Find Rest / Seven Steps Towards Creating Rest in the Holiday Season
We're on the cusp of Thanksgiving & Christmas, which makes this the perfect time to remind ourselves to find rest. The hustle, the over-filled schedule, and even all the delight of the holidays can wear a sister out, right?
How can we preemptively plan for what we know will be an intense few weeks? Here's seven suggestions to keep in your back pocket when overwhelm & holiday stress hit:
- Connect to art & do something creative without worrying how it'll turn out. Just be sure to make a mess.
- Do something unproductive
- Give yourself permission to not be helpful
- Listen to a favorite song. One day it may be 'Oceans' by Hillsong; the next 'Paul Revere' by Beastie Boys. You do you.
- Be still & allow yourself to decompress. Deep breathing exercises really do calm the body & mind.
- Sneak away to a park & walk for 10 minutes
- Make & keep a running PAM list.
Write down the Places, Activities and Moments that bring joy and peace. Refer to the list when you need to find just a few moments of rest. Consider keeping your PAM list in your phone's Reminder App so it's always handy. Just knowing I have a PAM list helps provide a sense of safety & comfort when I need it most.
And guess what? Most of these don't require a lot of time.
What they DO require of us:
- Intentionality
- A willingness to say 'no' to good things that leave us with zero margin
- And a determination to fuel our souls in the busiest of seasons.
And friend, I believe in you. I believe we have not only have these required tools but we have the courage to live by them & be an example to our children of how important rest can truly be in the midst of chaos.
So what will YOU add to your PAM List?
xoxo
Danielle
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Private chef hire is ideal if you want to make the most of your time with your family or guests. I pride myself on making your life as easy possible. I provide a full culinary package, from producing menus, to sourcing and cooking the food right through to cleaning up at the end of the day so that you can relax and experience an event to remember.
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