The Sonya Looney Show

There are several things you can do to enjoy your holidays even more, and having mindful holidays is actually easy to do! Some people really love the holidays - the hustle and bustle, the travel, seeing people you maybe only see once a year, or simply just having the time off work.  For some it can make you feel full and festive, but it can feel fake and empty for others - maybe you get stressed out with all the energy you need to give towards family, gifts, travel, and all the things you are "supposed" to be doing.  Maybe the pressure of being happy is too high. Any health or mindful focused website will tell you to just count your blessings and to breathe.  While this is true, it's not enough and it's not specific enough.  Of course we know we should count our blessings and breathe.  But what else can we do? I want to address a few topics. "I don't really like my relatives, but have to spend time with them anyway." Yes!  We might be forced to see those few family members