Happy Holidays and Self Care !

Happy Holidays everyone ! Make moments, make memories, live life to the fullest. Experience LIFE! Everything else is garbage ! 

Actions without clear intentions ring hollow. Movement without vision can land you anywhere. That is not a winning approach to these action packed days full of family, friends, and celebrations.
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Instead, challenge yourself to envision in your mind and feel in your heart what experience you want to create. Imagine what stories and adventures you long to hear from friends and family, as well as those you want to share. Let these be your most precious gifts.
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Figure out what you need in order for you to offer your full heart as you engage with people. Ask for help, get things taken care of. People love feeling a part of it all.
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Bringing your presence will be the best present you can offer to create a heart-felt celebration with your loved ones.
Words by @therealbrendavilla 

Remember SELF CARE in these times of holiday stress ! 

Words below by a great woman named Brenda Villa. 
Link: https://www.brendavilla.com/home/self-care

You’ve heard the flight attendant drone on about what safety procedures to take should things take a turn for the worst in flight—most importantly, how to place the oxygen mask on yourself first before taking care of those around you. It’s obvious right? How can you assist others when you are unable to breathe? But what if you applied this advice not only in flight, but here—while grounded—in your daily life?

Yes, it’s an overused metaphor… but it brings up a good point, especially in the realm of self-care. I find this to be particularly true for busy women—women who are so busy taking care of everything and everyone, they perpetually put themselves last on their never-ending ‘to-do’ list. Does this sound like you?

The problem is, you blow by those turbulent warning signs getting to the next thing on list. And it’s hard, because the signs vary, but the outcome is always the same: you end up with something less than your ideal, and you’re not having as much fun. And, in times of deep stress and anxiety, you do feel as if you cannot breathe.

Some of my personal favorites are, I skipped __________ (fill in some fun activity) because, I was:

• too tired
• too behind
• too cranky
• too fat
• I didn’t realize today was Monday!

Sometimes, it’s more general ‘off-ness’:

• I just don’t feel like myself
• I snapped at my team
• I just couldn’t deal with _______ today
• I missed the birthday of someone I love
• I forgot to return a call / make an appointment

You can justify and dismiss any of those in the course of a busy day, vowing to get to it later… But what if you paid attention to them for what they are: a warning you’re getting off course and heading for a rough spot? The oxygen mask will be dropping soon. And when it does, will you accept it? These moments are your chance to take notice and change course, because you are worthy of downtime, recharging, playing, and simply “blowing off time.” I know you can feel this truth in your body as you read this. We’ve all been guilty of pushing our past boundaries—putting demands on our bodies, minds and spirits beyond normal limits and we’ve survived. But was it worth it?

Here’s the good news: No one can take care of you, but you. That doesn’t mean you can’t ask for assistance, delegate, or just declare, ‘not happening’.