The festive season is not just about ‘making it through’ right? We all want to ‘thrive’, not just survive! Here are a few tips of my own that see our family enjoying the festive season with lots of Health & Happiness.
So, December is in full swing which means so too is the festive season! DO NOT gasp, in fact take a long, slow, deep breath. This is not a reason to:
- Stress
- Become crazy
- Eat irrationally
- Stop exercising
- Drink in excess
This DOES NOT have to be the ‘silly season’…it is your choice! There is still an abundance of time for:
- Your regular yoga or exercise regime
- Daily meditation
- Preparing clean, seasonal and tasty nourishment
- Warm hugs with loved ones
You do not need to absorb the energy fed to us via media and other sources.
As you are pausing for that breath of fresh air, just reflect and ask yourself the question ‘How would I like to shape my/our festive/holiday season’. Right now, you are empowered to make choices to put forward the energy for this season of the year, which you choose.
- Calm
- Kindness
- Peaceful
- Connected
- Mindful
If you don’t want to begin 2016 with:
- Excess kilos
- That heavy/guilty feeling
- Regret
- Lack of Inspiration/Direction
Then DON’T!! Here are a few of my tips for surviving AND enjoying the festive/holiday season:
- Rather than going on ‘auto-pilot’ connect with you and make conscious empowered choices that work for you and your loved-ones.
- You DON’T have to attend every social event for which you receive an invite.
- Maintain as many of your health and happiness rituals as possible. For example, when I’m on holidays (at home or away) I still rise around 5am…it keeps me in a good rythmn.
- Maintain your exercise regime.
- Sure it’s great to enjoy some xmas cheer/cake/pudding, just ensure you’re making conscious eating choices…rather than the ‘auto-pilot’ response of YES, to everything!
- This is not a time for excuses about blowing the budget…once again make conscious spending choices.
- Giving comes from a heart space not the $$ on the price tag.
- Be a little respectful of others as we all choose to celebrate this time of year in a way that best connects with us.
- If you are looking to improve/begin better health and happiness practices then start and focus on one thing at a time. Do this with consistency. Believe in yourself in every single moment and once you have a good handle on one change, then introduce another. Remember this is YOUR journey, so lend yourself a little patience along the way 🙂
Feel welcome to share with us any of your strategies for remaining healthy and happy during this season. And of course, if you have any questions, always feel welcome to ask…it’s one of the best ways we all learn xx
Kylies Courage 