5 things to get right during the festive season - Episode 47 | English

The festive season is nearly here! How are you feeling
about it? Self-care is most powerful when it responds to
what you are experiencing in the moment. With this in mind, I’ve
come up with a couple of things to avoid so you can cultivate a
state of peace during the advent season.


1. Curating happiness instead of chasing
perfectionism


Having some comfort and luxuries isn’t a bad thing, but be
careful not to slip into control-mode and perfectionism. You
don’t need all the perfectly dressed family singing around a
perfectly decorated tree to make it extra special. Think about
how you want to feel, and make space for it.


2. Mindfulness instead of worrying about the state of the
world


We are living through extraordinary times. What next year will
bring is written in the stars. When you feel yourself future
tripping and fearing the worst, practice the art of serenity.
Consciously step away from the hullabaloo for a few minutes,
hours or maybe even days. Turn your gaze to the good and the
beautiful. Give more importance to the here & now, because
the only way to positively influence the future is by consciously
shaping the present.


3. Conscious enjoyment instead of overindulgence


Even if gingerbread hearts, mulled wine and fondue make life
worth living, be aware of the difference between feeling good and
eating above your capacity. When we overindulge, we skip past the
pleasurable feelings that these things can bring, and crash into
lethargy and sometimes even sickness.


4. Selected social media detox instead of excessive media
consumption


In our modern lifestyles, many of us are absorbing information
all throughout the day without even realising it. When our brain
is overloaded with things it needs to rationalise, contemplation
gets pushed out. Why not use this festive season to reconnect
with the more reflective and creative parts of yourself?


5. Getting out into nature instead of home office
cocooning 


It’s super tempting to stay in your home office cocoon, but it’s
not healthy. Walks in nature are excellent for your body, mind
and soul.


If despite all the good intentions, December gets too
overwhelming, join me for the 21-day sugar-detox & meditation
challenge starting on 2 January 2022:
https://heidihauer.com/challenge/