Make the menus, do the grocery shopping, wrap the presents, bake the cookies, clean the house, and all the rest of the holiday to-do’s can rob you of your holiday joy. Then a child gets sick, or an elderly parent takes a fall – leaving you feeling so overwhelmed that you just want the year to be over. Plus, you are the caregiver of the family and work full-time. When do you have a moment of peace? The trick is to make that moment happen. Remember You!
Taking a Mindfulness Minute during the day can make a positive impact on both your mental and physical health. Studies suggest that mindfulness minutes can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve sleep. A Mindfulness Minute is about focusing on the present with something enjoyable before you. It could be how you sip that first drink of coffee or eat a yummy chocolate candy. The point is to breathe in and use all your senses to enjoy a minute dedicated to you.
Let’s give a Mindfulness Minute a try using chocolate. This Mindfulness Minute was provided by Talkspace.
John Hopkins suggests these four mindful tips to de-stress this holiday season:
- Accept Imperfection
- Don’t Lose Sight of What Really Counts
- Respond with Kindness
- Rethink Your Resolutions
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