We’re already a week into December! Where does the time go? It feels like the last few months have just flown by. And if you are busy planning for 2024, then you are potentially missing out on the month of kindness and generosity for yourself.
While December can be a season of giving, togetherness, and celebration of peace on earth, don't forget to look after yourself a little better. Take some time to check in with yourself and get a sense of what parts are struggling with the present. Give yourself the gift of time in your presence. When you sit down with your anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or spaced-out parts, look inside for kindness towards them because it brings an attitude of welcome for these parts. So, embrace the beauty of self-kindness this season because when you reach January, you should feel fresh and ready for the New Year, not exhausted and in need of recuperation.
Practicing self-kindness in December is important due to the unique combination of holiday festivities, year-end reflections, and the increased demands on us. The holiday season can also bring about stress and expectations, making it essential to prioritize self-care. Also, getting involved in various commitments, from social gatherings to family responsibilities can leave us overwhelmed. Hence, engaging in acts of self-kindness during this time becomes a necessary antidote to handle the pressure of this season. Here are some of our crisp ways to practice self-kindness this December:
Self-kindness is a practice that grows by listening to your desires and permitting yourself to pursue them. Whether you're drawn to decorating, singing carols, baking cookies, or cherishing quiet moments at home to reflect on the past year, honor those inclinations. Celebrate the childlike joy in snow, lights, and festive wrapping paper if that resonates with you—because you deserve it.
Happy holidays to those who celebrate, and warm thoughts to those who do not!
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