Dec/Jan 2024 Aspire Magazine FULL Issue | Page 87

Here are some empowering strategies to support you in creating your intentional holiday season :
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““ Be grateful for the tiny details of your life and make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings .”

– UNKNOWN AUTHOR
would you like to engage in that could inspire those feelings ? What activities could you include in the holidays to feel inspired and uplifted ? What intention could you bring to the holidays this year that is in alignment with your values ?
When you bring the energy of intention to your plans you elevate your experiences . You naturally feel a deeper sense with meaning and gratitude in your life , which feeds a positive mindset . Bringing intention to your planning allows you to create an experience where you make room for unexpected and beautiful blessings . When you embrace the art of self-nurturing , you are able to embody the true meaning of the holiday season . Coming from a deeply nurtured place you are able to spread more love , kindness , and compassion in the world . When you create an intentional holiday season , you find it much easier to connect to the joy of the season and be fully present , nurturing more peace , love and gratitude in the world .

Here are some empowering strategies to support you in creating your intentional holiday season :

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Set your intention for the holiday season and affirm it every morning when you wake up . Throughout the day acknowledge your intention and reflect on whether the activities in your day are in alignment with your intention . Say yes to those experiences that will inspire how you want to feel and embody your intention .
Start the day out with your most self-nurturing practice . If you know that exercising , meditating , or acknowledging what you are grateful really fills you up , choose to begin your day that way . The more nurtured you feel at the beginning of your day , the more energy , grounding , and patience you will have with what follows and the more intentional you will be able to be .
Simplify your holiday experience . There are many ways to simplify your holidays including choosing not to over commit , being intentional about the invitations you accept , inviting others to help with food at holiday

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