Home>>Creating a Calm Moment Before the Holidays Begin
There’s a certain kind of magic that only shows up this time of year. It’s in the glow of twinkle lights, the quiet hum of the oven, the way evenings seem to invite us to slow down. The best part? You don’t need more stuff or more plans to feel it. Just a few intentional touches can turn everyday moments into something special.
But before the doors open, before the music turns up, before the house fills with voices and movement, there is a small window worth noticing.
This is your pause.
It doesn’t need to be dramatic or ceremonial. It might look like sitting in the quiet after dinner while the lights glow a little softer than usual. It could be choosing not to fill the silence with noise. It might be a few minutes on the couch, phone set aside, simply letting the day settle before moving on to the next thing.
So much of the holiday season is about showing up for others. Hosting. Traveling. Coordinating. Giving. This moment—right before it all begins—is about showing up for yourself.
Instead of squeezing in one more errand or task, consider slowing down on purpose. Tidy one small space that will make you feel at ease, rather than trying to make everything perfect. Light something that brings warmth into the room. Choose comfort over presentation. These small decisions shape how the holidays feel more than any perfectly executed plan.
This is also a quiet opportunity to check in—not to set resolutions or overhaul your life, but simply to notice. What feels good right now? What do you want more of over the next few days? Calm doesn’t happen by accident during the holidays; it’s something you decide to protect.
The celebrations will come. The noise, the laughter, the traditions—they’ll all arrive soon enough. But this moment, right before it all begins, is fleeting. And it’s one of the most grounding parts of the season if you let it be.
Take it. Breathe. Let the holidays meet you where you already are.
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