#holiday tip

today i had therapy and because it’s the holidays my therapist left me with the thought of being vs doing

she listened to everything i had to say about what i want to achieve these holidays and this year and listened to all the things i’d done to take time for myself but she wanted to break it down even further

DOING is for crushing holiday goals, doing assignments, appointments and shopping, going out with friends, doing exercise, all those things that take a little more energy than usual

BEING is for things like watching tv or youtube, reading, writing, taking a nap, the things that the holidays are typically for that you could be considered lazy for doing during the term

a long time ago i accepted that low-energy, emotionally fulfilling tasks like listening to music and reading are necessary things for me and my mental health but she encouraged me to actively notice and enjoy those moments and to reflect on them

trying to be in the moment of BEING will help ease the anxiety and guilt over not DOING something and will also help holidays feel like they’re not slipping by so fast

Nobody wants to get sick especially during occassions so to spend that most wonderful time of the year happily, be healthy to be happy.

Here are some suggestions on how to spend holidays without getting sick.

1. Hydrate yourself. We don't usually feel thirsty during winter times right? But, we should still hydrate ourselves by drinking ample amount of water. We can add peppermint leaves or cut fruits to have some taste and aroma. We can try sparkle water if usual water and water infusion don't work.

2. Boost our immune system. Days or weeks before the holiday, we should take vitamin C with zinc to boost our immune defenses if your not in the habit yet of taking it everyday. According to study vitamin c with zinc increases our body's capabilities to fight common illnesses such as colds, cough and even flu.

3. Always in moderation. Remember last year, and the years before? How much alcohol have you indulge yourself in and the food you have feasted on because it's a holiday? Remember, moderation is the key. We can have everything in moderation.

4. Take a shot. Prior to the coming of winter season, have that early appointment with your doctor and take that flu shot or booster you failed to take earlier this year. Always remember, prevention is always better than cure.

5. Practice good hygiene. With the onset of Covid 10, we came back with earliest way to avoid getting sick and that is by always washing our hands. The pandemic reminds us that being clean can help us to avoid illness. Washing and sanitizing our hands, our houses and everything we use can help us avoid getting sick.

It is impolite to discuss politics, religion, and money at the table. Remind your relatives of this with a swear jar style jar (or vase or bowl). Violators who bring up any of these (or other pre-agreed upon topics) to stir shit have to put a dollar in the bowl and then the topic gets changed

I use it at my parents’ house on most major holidays, and add the caveat that you also owe a dollar if you:

Use a slur

Mention murder, or any crime against children

Bring up Fox News unless it’s explicitly a fluff piece (anything with a cute animal is acceptable)

Bring up ANYONE’s gender or sexuality

Ask about anyone’s plans to reproduce, or get married, because these are sex questions and inappropriate for the table

Certain very political words or phrases (fake news, etc)

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