So the holidays are coming up, how exciting?
But also stressful and to some not exciting at all.
The holidays can elicit a range of emotions for many, even weeks leading up.
Most importantly for holiday stress:
Honor your feelings and practice self-love, kindness, boundaries and patience with you self. This sounds simple but can be extremely hard.
Here we have come up with some helpful mantras to help lower holiday stress:
Use the ones you feel drawn to
I will practice kindness
I will be patient with myself, friends and family
I will practice healthy boundaries
I will say no when I need to
I will let go of my expectations specially the very high ones
I will remember the meaning of the holiday, release society standards
I will show love to myself and those around me
I will take it one moment at a time
If I need space if I need distance I will honor that
I will be kind to myself each second of the day
I give myself permission to slow down when I need it
I will practice mindfulness
I will practice self love
We are all connected in this universe
I miss love ones and I will honor that
I will practice gratitude
I will honor my budget
If I need a boundary between family and friends I will practice it
I will give myself the gift of kindness today
WHEN YOU ARE OVERWHELMED:
1. I have control over how I feel, and I choose to feel at peace.
2. I give myself permission to let go of what no longer serves me.
3. It will get done.
WHEN YOU ARE LONELY:
4. I can make space for loneliness and practice being kind to myself.
5. We are all connected after all.
6. Loneliness will always pass.
WHEN MONEY IS TIGHT:
7. I will always have enough.
8. Gratitude awakens the good in my life.
9. I give and receive with grace.
WHEN YOUR FAMILY STRESSES YOU OUT:
10. I open my heart and accept others as they are.
11. Stay present. Get grounded. I have nothing but love to give.
12. I choose uplifting encounters, and I have the power to remove myself from negative situations.
WHEN YOU ARE DOWN ON YOURSELF:
13. I am deserving and worthy of all good things.
14. I treat myself with love and respect.
15. I give myself permission to prioritize the things that bring me joy, creativity, and connection.