It's the ____________________time of the year.
No, this isn't the start of a game of Mad Libs - although that might be fun.
The reality is that this time of year is a lot to handle. It can be the most wonderful, as the song goes, and busiest, stressful, and lonely, yet also the happiest, cheerful, and grateful time of year.
And it can be all of this at the same time.
So, no matter how you feel about this time of year, here are a few P.B.R. (Pause, Breathe, Reflect) reminders:
Prioritize: Santa knows he can't do everything alone, so he delegates.
Breaks: Sometimes, the best gift is the one you give to yourself.
Remember: The holiday doesn't need to be "perfect" to be wonderful.
On Saturday, I flew out to LA and thought about this time of year and the state of mindfulness in the West. One thing that surfaced is that we forget it's a practice that values "we" over "me."
Yes, it can help you and me stress less, sleep better, and have less anxiety, and it can also help us show up better for others. It's about coming together, belonging, and seeing our shared stories, which is something that makes this time of year special for many.
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