It became obvious last week that I had taken on too much this holiday season. I felt overwhelmed and behind.
Can you relate?
Yes? Then you are not alone.
I thought my overwhelm was because I said yes to far too many things and tried to overdeliver on all of them. What I realized is that it was because I had said no to taking care of myself.
I was waking up late and not making time for my usual breathwork, meditation, prayer, and visualization throughout the day. I found myself rushing and then collapsing at the end of the day.
Sound familiar?
Don’t worry!
There is still time to give yourself the gift of grace and receive guidance this holiday season.
I talked about doing this in our New Moon Circle in my Facebook Group on Monday.
Here are a few tips for giving yourself and others grace:
Feeling all worked up and overwhelmed?
- Take a moment and breathe. Inhale through your nose and exhale out of your mouth. Do this at least 3 times. Every time you relax a bit, your life will flow more effortless and ease.
(My older son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over the summer and honestly, it feels like we have been going a mile a minute ever since with learning and insulin injections. Pausing to breathe consciously has been a helpful way for me to cope and thrive. That is why you see BREATHE posts through my Instagram feed.)
Finding that the behavior of others is putting you in a bad mood?
- Remember that everyone is doing the best they can with the knowledge they have. That doesn’t mean their behavior is not annoying or possibly hurtful but try to remember that it is a reflection on them and their life experience and has nothing to do with you. (This might take time but can certainly help during this time of year!!!
Now let’s talk a bit about receiving over the holidays. I want you to remember that you are being guided. Life can be magical when you open up to receiving this guidance.
Here are a few tips for receiving guidance:
Looking for a parking spot or the perfect gift?
- Ask your “runners” to go find it for you and then trust that they will. (Runners are guides that love to help you find things. You can view them as people, angels, guides, or simply energy.)
Worrying about things going wrong or not being perfect?
- Ask God/Universe/Spirit to take your worries away. Literally, ask that in your head or out loud. Then ask what you should do next. You might hear the words “relax” or you might get an actual sign about what to do.
I have done all of these to help me get back to taking care of myself and enjoying this season to the fullest. They work!
Remember that you are a light in this world. Take care of yourself.
