My 5 Tips to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown!
Ahh, the holiday season!! Last night we bought our Christmas tree. 🎄 So magical... the meltdowns, the crankiness, the blood sugar drops as we compare 489 trees that look exactly the same yet all a little...different. 🤪 Tra-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la 🤦♀️
Oh the joy of it all, and the stress of it all!
If you want to glide through this holiday season stress free like the pro you are, here are my FIVE tips to help you do just that!
Feel the feels! Know that it’s okay to feel whatever is coming up for you this time of year. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, or just simply not being able to gather with friends and family as before, it’s totally fine to have those feelings and move through them rather than ignoring them or stuffing them down.
Set healthy boundaries. Realistically you are not going to be able to say yes to everyone and everything. Whether it’s the guest that wants you to have dinner at your house this year (for the third time in a row), someone who is lingering a liiittle too long after dinner, or that relative who pries just a little too much, remembering to set boundaries will keep you from feeling overwhelmed and resentful.
Pause. If you feel like you’re going 1000 miles an hour and that nothing will get done, perhaps it’s just that...a feeling. Stopping to take a breath despite what’s left on your to-do list will help you maintain balance. Whether you meditate, breathe, or just sit still, taking a break will help you re-center and avoid burnout.
Plan. This time of year can appear daunting when tasks mount and procrastination takes hold. Having a calendar and planning which days you will shop, cook, clean, etc. can help give you mental clarity and create a better sense of control, which can make you feel more on top of things.
Have compassion. With all that is going on these days it’s easy to get caught up in conversations that have us on either side of the fence. Even though you may not agree with someone’s politics or perspectives on things, the holidays are a time for togetherness. Setting aside differences for a few days can help foster connection, love, and understanding in today’s divided world. I promise it’s possible!!
Another thing that might help is *visualizing* yourself at the dinner table talking to your relatives, happy, laughing...connecting...and dare I say...full of joy?!
As creatures of habit, I know how hard it can be to break the cycle of old behaviors. I’m always here to help you get your subconscious mind on board to help:
👨👩👧 ⚡ Desensitize you to family triggers
🙇🏼♀️ 💖 Create mental space to find joy and gratitude
💰 🍏 ✔️ Stick to your budget or health plan so there is no post holiday hangover
Hypnotherapy has helped me get through some major holiday drama and stress in the past. Which is why I even gave an entire presentation on “How Hypnosis Can Help Release Family Drama” when I was in my residency at HMI College of Hypnotherapy. Hypnosis for the Holiday’s is just one more surprising way hypnosis can help bring joy to your holiday season. ✨
Happy Holidays!
Jenn