- Get clear on what you want and what’s important to you. See who you want, travel if it’s right for you, act out of peace and love instead of obligation.
- Set boundaries if you need to. Decline invitations that drain you. Avoid toxic people, see people another time of year if that would work better for you.
- Keep eating, drinking and spending in perspective. Don’t make choices that hurt you in the long run. Focus on acts of kindness and meaningful experiences with others, rather than exclusive material exchanges.
- Keep your daily routine. Don’t give up exercise, meal planning, sleeping, meditation or time outdoors for shopping or doing things that don’t support you. Taking care of you is the best thing you can do for those you love and who love you.
- Be grateful. Show it by celebrating in ways that have meaning to you. This could mean doing things with friends, family or just being alone.
Remind yourself what you are grateful for and turn off screens earlier at night! Work through any resentment, loss or anger that you know you have so you don’t bring it with you to the new year.
All the above builds resistance to stress. Be true to yourself.
Enjoy your holidays!!!
