We are in the heart of the holiday season.
There are sparkling lights, sweet treats and cozy comforts.
There are also things to buy, meals to prep, guests to welcome, travel to undertake and a whole host of “extra” to-do’s that may be wearing you a bit thin.
I’ve had some interesting conversations recently around this topic.
Most people, while excited about the merriment of the season, are feeling overwhelmed.
With finances stretched, schedules packed and the inter-personal interestingness of family visits; they are in serious need of a me day!
Or so they think…
It got me thinking about self-care.
How most use it as a band-aid – retreat when things get too much, recharge your battery then dive head first back into life.
I find this to be minimally effective, not to mention way less fun.
‘Me days’ can be luxurious when they are done for the delight of the experience – not from a “I need to do this or I’m going to lose it!” perspective.
It also isn’t dealing with the heart of the matter -
What’s going on to push you to that edge in the first place?!
Most wouldn’t need to withdraw if they were including themselves more in their day to day choices.
Or if they acknowledged their awareness – self, relational and environmental – more.
If they could have less expectations of what needs to get done and more choices of what could be enjoyed things would be very different.
In short, overwhelm is a red flag that there is something off in Denmark.
What if instead of hitting that edge and retreating you could cultivate self-care in every moment?
Be present with yourself and put your needs and desires as priority #1?
Employ a simple trick to relax into your body, open your perspective and choose towards a lighter living whenever the stress starts to build?
And – taking it a few light years ahead – what if there was a way to not only ‘handle’ life but have fun with it and create a more generative future in the process?
The holidays are a great time to enjoy, acknowledge and have gratitude for the amazing life you lead.
Overwhelm can keep you from that. Don’t let it!
Enjoy this special holiday-themed podcast where we’ll explore:
Resiliency Roadmap #5 - Self-Care and Leadership
Resiliency Roadmap #4: The Entrepreneur's Edge—Mind-Body Connection
Resiliency Roadmap #3: Mastering Energy Dynamics in Entrepreneurship
Resiliency Roadmap #2: Mental Health: A Journey not a Destination
Resilience: The Entrepreneur's Essential Tool – Unveiling the "Roadmap to Resiliency" Series
#244 From Pressure to Peace: Unleashing Your Mental Wealth in 2024
#243 Embracing Stillness: Navigating the Winter Solstice and Finding Connection Within
#242 Clearing Mental Clutter: Finding Space for a Lighter Life
#241 The Multidimensionality of Success: Exploring Your True Calling
#240 Meeting People Where They Are (Without Losing Yourself)
#239 Transitions & Shifting Beliefs: Having Ease as You Grow
#238 Sharing Is Not Caring: Intimacy SOS
#237 Being Different at Work & In Life
#236 Compassion Fatigue SOS: Re-Enliven Your Gift of Caregiving
#235 Surrender: SOS for Perfectionists
#234 Empathy in HOT Situations: How to not lose your cool
#233 Difficult Conversations
#232 Strange Times: How to Deal & Thrive No Matter What
#231 Finding Your Way (with a Touch of Luck!)
#230 Softening in Hard Times: Tricks to Make Change Easier
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