Tis’ the Season to be Jolly – The Blessing in De-Stressing!

The holiday season is my most favorite time of the year!   Not that any other part of the year is any less important but, it’s the time of the year when we should think about not only what we are doing for others but most importantly, what we are doing for ourselves.    To the wonderful women who are for wellness in their lives, please answer these questions:

1. When was the last time you pampered yourself with a spa treatment (massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, etc…)?
2. When was the last time you took a nice soak in a tub with candles in complete quiet?
3. When was the last time you read a good book for your enjoyment or personal development?
4. When was the last time you exercised or did some sort of health routine?
5. When was the last time you took the time out for yourself just being?
6. When was the last time you went out to a nice restaurant and had a delicious meal?
7. When was the last time you didn’t have the word “rush” in your vocabulary?
8. When was the last time you just sat in quiet without interruption from the kid(s), spouse, pet(s), etc?
9. When was the last time you turned your computer off or anything with a cord for the day?
10. When was the last time you made it a “me” day?

All of the above questions relate to ways of de-stressing yourself and if you answered ” I can’t remember” to any of them, as a wellness coach, my advice to you is to take this time of the year to focus on de-stressing.  While you are doing for others, don’t forget to do for yourself.

Get a nice spa treatment which will help uplift your spirit and invigorate your body.  After you get that wonderful massage, go home and soak in a nice relaxing tub of water with your favorite candles or scent. Relax and release the tension. Pick out a great book for your enjoyment and if you have to schedule in the time to read it, do so. Start working on your body now….don’t wait until the New Year to begin a wellness program.  The sooner you start, the better you will feel. Get in the habit of exercising which can be an enjoyable experience if you let it be.  Exercise routines don’t have to be long and drawn out in order for them to be effective.  Let go of the excuses that keep you away from maintaining your body for better health and wellness.  With all of the above said and done, take time to just “be”.  Even if it’s 15 minutes in the morning and/or evening, make it a point to take the time.  During this holiday season, arrange to eat at a nice restaurant and enjoy the ambiance of the atmosphere while you enjoy the great taste of delicious healthy food.  Remove the word rush from your daily routine and take this time of the year to take your time.  All year, you may be rushing to get to work, rushing to get the kids off to school, rushing to the grocery store, rushing to the doctor’s appointment, even rushing to fall asleep!LOL  The point is, take the time to take your time when you travel to and from your destinations. Take the time to get away from the kids, spouses, pets, etc… Just as you need their space, they need theirs too!  When you quiet your surroundings, you quiet your mind.  Disconnect all electronic devices that have the potential to disrupt your de-stressing routine.   Last but not least, make room for a “ME” day!  There is nothing like the blessing of de-stressing!

May your Holiday season be filled with lots of LOVE, JOY, HAPPINESS, PEACE, and DE-STRESSING so that you may pass along the blessing to many others!!!  Let’s make this a de-stressing holiday season once and for ALL.

Please comment below on your greatest de-stressing tactic!:-)

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!