Our lives can get very busy around Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and winter holidays.
Between end of year work commitments, parties, family gatherings and celebrations, we may find ourselves occupied at work and away from home multiple evenings and weekends.
Amidst this exciting energy, remember to take some time to pause, breathe, and care for yourself. Get good sleep, manage sugar and alcohol intake and allow even 5-10 minutes of a seated meditation, yoga, or grounded exercise practice.
If you have animals, they are picking up on your energy and schedule changes. They may react or behave in unusual ways. Try to maintain regularity and be understanding.
Here are some suggestions to keep you healthy and grounded.

FOR HUMANS:
Set aside one night per week for yourself: read, relax, have a bath or watch a movie
Invite a simple breathing or meditation practice. Try just 5-10 conscious breaths, noticing your inhale & exhale, in the morning or before bed
Give yourself a massage with oil to ground and center (Abhyanga)
Drink plenty of (room temp) water
Start your day with a balanced breakfast
Book a massage, acupuncture, or infared sauna session to detox
Consider vitamins D,C, Omegas & Zinc to bolster immune health
Don’t over indulge on inflammatory food such as gluten, diary, caffeine and sugars
Probiotics can help with digestion
Be gentle to yourself
It’s okay to say “no” if you aren’t feeling up to an event. Winter is the season of colds and low energy makes us vulnerable
FOR ANIMALS:

Maintain routine for walks, meals, and daycare
Let your animal know when you will be away and when people may be over
Set expectations and plan for success
Know how your dog or cat will react and find ways to make it easier on everyone. For example:
Leave puzzle toys with treats if they’re alone or have a friend check on them when away
Designate a safe space, for example a bedroom with a closed door, so your cat can hide from visitors
Be careful with food scraps! Many are harmful to our furry friends and can upset their digestion, including meat bones and dairy
Ensure they have easy access to water and bathroom options in a new setting
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! If there’s anything I can help with - Yoga, Animal Communication, or Coaching - please reach out. ~Callann
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