Welcome back to another episode of According to The Cassels, and we are just in time to help you prepare for all the joys – and stresses – of the festive season. Today Amy and Tray share 20 ways that you can reduce your stress over this time, plus some practical exercises and hacks that will keep you feeling healthy and balanced. We cover everything from physical health and being deliberate about what you're consuming, to keeping your mental health in check using affirmations, breathwork, boundaries, and more! Amy has some great supplement recommendations that your body will thank you for, and Tray shares his favorite coping mechanisms and hacks for keeping meditation fun! The listener also gets a peek into a hilarious family moment in the Cassels' home, which leads to some heartwarming insight on having another child despite an age gap. Finally, you'll hear some excellent parting advice that emphasizes the importance of gratitude and staying intentional. So if you're looking for actionable steps to put in your anti-stress toolbox for this season, tune in now because the Cassels have got you covered!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Diving straight into today's topic, just in time for the festivities
• Remembering to be sensitive as the festive season can be a difficult time for many people.
• Talking about health, blood sugar, and eating intentionally.
• When is a good time for self-care; Amy shares a great breathing exercise.
• How to create your own affirmation statements, and converting anxiety into excitement.
• Tray shares his incredible experience with the Wim Hof method. 
• Using the magic of No, and giving your best Yes!
• Covering sleep cycles, hydration, alcohol consumption, and more!
• Some supplements that your body will thank you for the next day. 
• Enjoying a heartwarming story from the home of the Cassels.
• Buying your own presents; it's not as crazy as it sounds!
• The tool of journaling to support your gratitude process. 
• Ditching the perfection mentality!

Tweetables:

“When you feel like you don't have time for self-care, that's when you need it the most.” — @amy_cassels [0:04:33]

“I need things for me personally that are more like games so I can play them, and I don't look at it as work.” — Tray Cassels [0:06:01]

“Say “Yes” to things that are most important to you when it comes to events. But if saying yes instantly creates stress within you, and a deep dread and anxiety that is not necessarily a good one, you have to sit with that and say “Is this my best Yes?” — @amy_cassels [0:16:01]

“Be intentional in what you're doing and what you want to do, and who you want to spend time with and how you want to feel. Be clear about what your priorities are for the season.” — @amy_cassels [0:27:51]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Wim Hof

Amy Cassels

Amy Cassels on Twitter

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