~ Email #144 ~ Savor the Season Hey, a thought for you this season... Do you really "have to"? Watch all the times you say those two words: - "I have to write holiday cards."
- "I have to find a gift for _____ ."
- "I have to make my traditional Christmas cookies."
- "I have to put the lights up outside."
Those two words make us feel horrible, beholden, stressed for time, (ironically, even if you actually WANT to do it!) Here's what I want you to do: - When you catch yourself saying "I have to...", change it to "I want to..."
- Then see how you feel. Do you want to? Or does that feel weird. (Like "I really don't want to...")
If you truly want to, it changes the feeling. When you say "I have to..." for something you actually want to do, it doesn't feel as good as when you say, "I want to". If you truly don't want to do it: - Test whether you really do "have" to do it. Is it TRULY obligatory? You'll be amazed how many times our "have tos" are really only in our heads.
- If you don't have to, don't. (I stopped doing holiday cards about 15 years ago. We had had a really hard year and I decided to give myself a bye for the year. It felt GREAT. I haven't sent one since!)
- If you do have to, is there a way you can reframe it that makes it feel better? "I really feel like I should send a holiday card to Grandma. She enjoys them so much. Knowing how good it makes her feel makes me feel better about doing it."
This work is especially important during the holiday season when we can have so many "I have tos". Give yourself space this season to question all the things you've always done that don't really bring much joy. ~~~~~~ Did you get a chance to look at last week's email about Savoring the Season? No worries if you missed it. You can find it HERE. Our “Resources” email is also worth repeating. It was chock full of info and some freebies we have for you at SIMPLY :: the wellness place. Check it out HERE. |
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Need some unwinding? Check out the Tired AF Yoga Series. 31, 10-15 min Yoga practices to help you unwind for the holidays. It’s free and on Youtube: HERE |
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We all need a little extra TLC during the holidays—a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and find a moment of presence and peace amidst the busyness. Three simple, sensory ways to do this are by creating a Holiday Hand Scrub, a Winter Simmer Pot, and a Simple Car Diffuser. All of these are easy, nourishing, and bring the cozy holiday spirit right into your home. - Holiday Hand Scrub:
Combine ½ cup sugar + ¼ cup coconut oil + 5 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Vanilla. Use after a day of baking or prepping for guests!
- Winter Simmer Pot:
Add fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and 2–3 drops each of Clove, Ginger, and Cinnamon Bark.
- Simple Car Diffuser:
Take a wooden slice or felt ornament and add 2–3 drops of your favorite essential oil. Hang it in your car for a subtle, festive fragrance that lifts your mood during the busy season. You can also use it as a tree ornament for a touch of aroma on the holiday tree.
These simple rituals turn ordinary moments into opportunities for presence, calm, and seasonal delight—a little homemade magic that nourishes both body and spirit. |
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Try a new diffuser blend! [click on the graphic for link] |
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Check out a whole bevy of ways to savor your season: |
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