10 Ways to Protect Your Peace During Holiday Festivities [essay]

Summary: Gathering with friends and family during the holidays can be a test of will power and mental stamina.  Yes you love them but they are imperfect. Here are 10 ways to protect your peace during the holiday season.

 

1. Start the morning with intentional quiet. If you don't have to wake up early, don't.  Take some me time to listen to the silence.

 

2. Give yourself permission to leave early. Leave before your social battery is dead.  Don't feel obliged to stay or if you're the host let people know its time to leave.

 

3. Don’t debate with people who aren’t ready to grow. You can't argue with a dummy, from the outside no one will be able to tell the difference.

 

4. Create small moments of escape. Like Houdini, disappear into the backroom for a reset.

 

5. Eat what honors your body. Don't play games with your stomach.  It might costs you hours in the bathroom.

 

6. Set boundaries with love. Don't entertain foolishness.  Let your energy speak for with kindness and love.

 

7. Stay off social media if it drains you. Be grateful for what you have. Comparing social media highlights to your real life will kill your vibe instantly.

 

8. Curate your company. Everybody doesn't deserve a real conversation.  Keep it high level with low energy people.

 

9. Remember what the day is actually about. Enjoy your family and make memories into traditions.

 

10. End your day with a grounding ritual. If you're close to the ocean or a lake, simply meditate by the water to ground yourself in God's nature.

 

Remember you have the right to enjoy this time in peace and stress free.