What if celebrating Thanksgiving could actually energize you instead of draining you? Here’s your permission slip: Do LESS this year.
Seriously—instead of adding more to your plate (literally and figuratively), what can you let go of?
The gift of simplifying:
- Say “no” to what steals your peace
- Reduce phone time by just one hour—research shows it decreases anxiety
- Simplify one thing: meals, commitments, or gift-giving
- Spend more time outdoors, away from screens
- Step away from social media and engage in conversation with real people, or have a quiet time
- Acknowledge what you do well and stop looking at what you haven’t done enough of
Here’s the shift: Thankfulness isn’t about doing more—it’s about noticing more and appreciating what you have and where you are. Start each day with appreciation for what you do have. Ask God for wisdom on what deserves your “yes” and what needs your “no.”
The result? More energy. More presence. More actual joy.
This Thanksgiving, let go of being busy and embrace being blessed. Your peace matters. Your energy matters. Ready to make it EASY? Pick just ONE thing to simplify this week, and than carry that new habit from week to week as you go through the holiday season, finding more time, space, and peace to simply enjoy what truly matters, family, friends and community!
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving from Forest, Cheryl, and the Lifestyle for Health Team.