How to Reconnect with Yourself During the Holiday Season

December is the last course of the year. It’s a natural pause—a closing of what has been and an opening to what’s new, still unknown. I see this month as a bridge between the old and the new. A moment to reconnect with who you were, gently say goodbye, and to make space for who you’ll become and new experiences waiting on the other side. No matter what your holiday plans look like or where you’ll be, this season is inviting you to slow down. Even 10-minutes a day can help you reconnect with yourself and your inner world.

We’ve all lived through something this year. Maybe you began a new relationship or had to let one go. Maybe you welcomed a baby or grandchild, or said goodbye to a partner, parent, or dear friend. Perhaps you experienced a small win, a big breakthrough, or finally completed a project you’ve been nurturing for months. Sweet or bitter, all of it is part of your life. And now, this is your chance to leave behind old narratives and consciously choose what you want to carry forward by reconnecting with yourself first.

You might be feeling pressure or guilt about everything you’re “supposed” to do during the holidays. That endless to-do list can make a 10-minutes pause feel like an extravagant dessert—too rich, too fancy, too unrealistic. But ignoring your feelings while pushing through your days is like cooking a meal without ever tasting it. Worse—letting unprocessed emotions run the kitchen is like making spaghetti sauce with an expired can of tomatoes. No matter how much effort you put in, something will feel off.

Start where you are. Start with the messy ingredients—the hurt, disappointment, frustration, or overwhelm. Let them come up. Let them release, one by one. Then slowly turn your attention to what nourishes you: moments of joy, gratitude, relief, pride, or peace.

Taking just 10-minutes of “me-time” from your daily go-go routine is more important than checking off another task. Wherever you feel cozy and safe—that’s your kitchen for the moment,— sit there and express whatever is weighing on you: anger, sadness, bitterness, the ache of letting go. Then, gently shift your focus.What makes you feel loved?What reminds you of your growth, your resilience, your maturity this year?What adds warmth to your emotional plate?

This small daily reconnection acts like a reset for your mind and heart. It helps you digest your emotions, declutter your mind, and create clarity as you step into a brand-new cycle of 365 days. You don’t need a full makeover—just a mindful taste of ten minutes each day. That’s how reconnection begins.

Love,

Biriz

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