For weeks now we've talked about how to get prepared for the holiday season and all its busyness. Today's challenge is to list out, and possibly plan, moments of peace for yourself during the next 8 weeks or so. Here's a few ways to intentionally design moments of peace into your holiday season:
1. Plan a night in, maybe a movie (or board game) night with just you and those you live with. Don't make it a big game night or movie night event. Just order pizza, make some popcorn, choose a movie you (or your household) will enjoy, shut off the cell phones for 2 hours, and relax.
2. Remember you have the option to get out and go for a walk, get some fresh air, whether it's early in the morning, after work, or even on a lunch break. Take time to just clear your head.
3. 5 minutes of peace/meditation - whether you close your office door, take off your shoes, sit on the floor, and get re-centered, or you step out onto the back deck at home, or give yourself 5 minutes alone in your room in peace and quiet. Just 5 minutes can break up a stressful situation and give you more strength to get through your day.
4. Naptime. I give you permission to take a nap on your day off if you need it. Adults feel so maxed out, yet feel guilty for allowing their body to rest when it needs it. You can't really take one on company time, but otherwise, if you need to rest - rest.
5. Create a routine to help you unwind after a day at work or school. Play calming music, light a scented candle if you like them, turn off notifications for the first 30 - 60 minutes. Have a glass of wine if you're staying in for the night. Eat a healthy dinner or snack. Just breathe, find your inner peace.
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