If the thought of Christmas holidays puts you into auto pilot, take some time to reflect - some Q's to get you started ...
Some questions to get you awake and creating and opening to new possibilities:
What I love most about Christmas is …..
The best Christmas ever was when we ….
The value I hold most dear for the holidays for my family is …(gratitude, joy, play)
The tradition I have/want to bring in around this time is …(be specific)
At this time my children need … (my lightheartedness)
To nurture myself and stay in my joy and lightheartedness and authenticity I will ...
How do I want to feel? Where is that feeling in my body? Breathe into it, grow and pay attention to that sweetness/strength/warmth (-:
With all the choices for our time and energy these days keep what's most important to you in the forefront and make decisions from the clarity of this place. I find it helps to breathe and go slow and allow the spaciousness to emerge even in the bustle. My refresh go tos are getting outside, saying "no" to some things, moving my body, smelling my fav essential oil, cup of tea and a hearty laugh - thank goodness for laughing yoga, my kids and the fun-loving people in my life.
Feel your feet, breathe, enjoy the moment.