Tips for Staying Grounded in December
December can be really intense. As the year winds down, everything else seems to ramp up!
From a spectrum of events—social gatherings, work commitments, and school activities—to managing Christmas gifts, shopping, budgeting, holiday planning, and sorting out kids' arrangements during the holidays, the list goes on.
It’s a lot.
Much of it feels beyond our control. However, where we do have control is in finding ways to infuse mindfulness into December.
It might seem like an extra task in an already busy time, but the essence lies in spending a little time on mindfulness and connection, both within yourself and with your family.
This can change how we feel internally while dealing with everything, making the ride smoother.
The good news is, you don’t need to do much to start feeling the impact.
I recently heard a beautiful example of this from Shannon Wong-Nizic, Teacher and Author at ‘Oh Creative Day’, who streams the audio version of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories during her daily routines in December.
It’s become her cup-filling December tradition as she navigates school runs, work commutes, and festive events. She highly recommends it for weary souls, describing it as “the perfect balm to end the year.”
Just remember, the key is to consciously immerse yourself in the moment and relish whatever activity you choose. Grant yourself grace if it feels challenging at first.
And know that introducing these practices to your kids is a gift in itself—showing them ways to support themselves regardless of circumstances.
Wishing us all some calm in these final weeks of 2023 🫶.
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