The holiday season can be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration—but it can also bring up stress, overwhelm, and emotional triggers. Whether it’s navigating the hustle and bustle of gatherings or managing deep-seated family dynamics, staying grounded is essential for your health and emotional well-being.
This blog is here to support your emotional resilience naturally with leadership tools, herbal remedies, and Qigong. Together, they can help you create emotional balance, stay centered, and release unwanted energy.
Why the Holidays Can Feel Emotionally Challenging
The holiday table is often more than just a place for turkey and pie. It can also be a stage where differing opinions, unresolved family tensions, and old wounds make an appearance. If you’ve ever felt anxious about reconnecting with certain relatives or found yourself emotionally drained after a gathering, you’re not alone.
Common Triggers Include:
Core Values Being Challenged
Hearing opinions that oppose your deeply held beliefs can feel like a rejection of who you are.
Identity Under Attack
Political and social differences often feel personal, especially when they strike at the heart of what you stand for.
Unresolved Emotions
Past hurts or feelings of being unheard can resurface in emotionally charged moments.
Fear of Disconnection
The tension of conflict can bring a fear of losing relationships, triggering feelings of vulnerability.
What to do when you get Triggered
Instead of just bracing yourself for these challenges, consider this season an opportunity to practice radical self-care and self-leadership. Remember, getting triggered is not a failure! It is an opportunity to practice your love, kindness, and leadership skills. Here are some strategies to support your emotional well-being and navigate social situations with grace:
1. Name and Explore Your Emotions
When you feel triggered, pause and identify the emotion. Are you feeling anger, sadness, or fear? Naming your emotions helps reduce their intensity and gives you space to reflect. Ask yourself:
What deeper value or belief is being challenged?
Does this reaction stem from the present moment, or is it tied to a past wound?
2. Ground Yourself with Mindfulness
Bring yourself back to the present with this simple 5-4-3-2-1 technique:
Notice 5 things you see, 4 things you touch, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.
3. Reassure and Affirm Yourself
Remind yourself that you are strong, capable, and in control of how you respond. A simple mantra like “I am grounded and can hold this moment with grace” can help you stay centered.
4. Set Boundaries and Honor Your Needs
It’s okay to step back from a conversation or take a moment for yourself. Ask, “Do I have the bandwidth to engage right now?” Self-care is an act of strength, not avoidance.
Protective Boundaries and Clear Your Energy Field
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is where the concept of Wei Qi, or protective energy, becomes vital. Think of Wei Qi as your energetic shield—it helps defend against external stressors, including emotional energy from others.
Practices like Qigong allow you to strengthen your Wei Qi, release negativity, and fortify your internal balance.
A Quick Qigong Practice to Clear Other People's Energy Out of Your Field
When you’re feeling drained or unsettled after an interaction, this simple 10-minute Qigong routine can help you release others’ energy out of your field and restore your balance.
In the video, you’ll learn how to:
How to integrate yourself and smooth out your energy field.
How to clear other people's energy out of your field.
Fortify your protective Wei Qi.
Cultivate a sense of calm and clarity.
This stress-relieving practice is quick, effective, and perfect for every day, especially during the holiday season.
Herbal Support to Feel More Emotionally Balanced During the Holidays
Along with mindful skills and conscious movement, herbal remedies can also help you feel grounded and centered. Our Solid and Serene tincture is crafted with calming herbs to help you feel more emotionally balanced during the holidays and times of being overwhelmed and stressed.
Chamomile: Known for its soothing and relaxing properties, it is perfect for easing tension.
Catnip: A gentle herb that calms frazzled nerves and promotes relaxation.
Passionflower: Helps quiet racing thoughts and supports restful sleep.
Valerian Root: A deeply grounding herb to ease stress and promote emotional balance.
Let Solid and Serene support you when you are stressed or when you know you’ll face emotionally charged situations.
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This holiday season, take good care of yourself and your loved ones. To the best of your ability, try not to misdirect your anger and frustrations toward those you love the most.
Give yourself the gift of self-care. Whether it’s through Qigong, herbal remedies, or simply taking a moment to breathe, remember that you have the power to stay grounded, live, and lead with grace.
Happy Holidays!
Hugs and deep bows of love and gratitude to you and your practice
Maria
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