Where do the holidays take your focus?

Past or Future Thoughts

I get a lot of energy from thinking about the future.

But with the holiday season, my brain defaults to thinking about the past.

Loved ones who aren’t here to celebrate this year with me.

Friends I used to have.

The holidays before COVID changed everything.

All of that brings up feelings to process, which is healthy.

But thinking about my past can also be pretty draining for my well-being.

So I’m giving myself extra space and grace this time of year.

And it explains why I’m already thinking about December and 2025.

It lights me up to think about who I can help and serve as we turn to new chapters.

That’s not everyone’s style. What’s yours?

Either way, self-regulation is important this time of year.

Regulating Tools I’m Using Right Now:

• Weekly sessions with the facilitator I’ve seen for over four years now

• 30-minute pranayama (breathwork) classes with Eric Brown

• Silent meditation time

• Sound baths (both attending and hosting feels restorative)

• Flow yoga classes (replaced my CrossFit classes after needing something gentler)

• Network spinal care every week (replaced acupuncture for me 8-9 months ago)

• Float tank = sensory deprivation (once a month, I’ve been going for 3+ years)

• Sauna + cold plunge every 4-6 six weeks

• Every day I spend 2 minutes in cold shower (follows my regular shower)

• Vitamin D drops now that the clouds overtook Ohio this past week

• Locks and limits on the ability to scroll Instagram (then I can read more!)

Curious about any of these? Click reply and I’m happy to answer questions.

A fun photo to show off the jacket I made.
I’ve been sewing and crafting a lot lately! It’s my main creative outlet right now.

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