Navigating Wellness During the Holidays

The holiday season often brings a mix of joy and stress. For many, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and recharge. But what happens when your usual wellness routine is disrupted? If your wellness provider has announced a temporary closure and changes to their services, it can feel unsettling. This post explores how to maintain your self-care and balance during this period of change, especially when services are paused and pricing models are being reworked.

Creating a peaceful space for self-care during holiday changes

Understanding the Pause in Wellness Services

Many wellness centers close temporarily during the holidays to allow staff to recharge and to prepare for changes and new offerings. This break might also include reworking pricing to better fit clients’ budgets, such as moving to a sliding scale. While this means no services are available for a time, it also signals a commitment to making healing and wellness more accessible.

This break may seem like an interruption, but it offers a chance to take charge of your wellness journey. Rather than depending entirely on external services, you have the opportunity to discover ways to care for yourself on your own.

Adjusting Your Wellness Routine at Home

When professional services are on hold, your home becomes the center of your wellness practice. Here are practical ways to keep your balance:

• Create a dedicated space for relaxation. Even a small corner with a cushion, blanket, or favorite book can become your sanctuary.

• Practice mindfulness or meditation daily. Apps or online videos can guide you through simple exercises that reduce stress.

• Incorporate gentle movement. Yoga, stretching, or walking outside can help maintain physical and mental well-being.

• Prioritize sleep and nutrition. The holidays often disrupt routines, but consistent sleep and balanced meals support your energy and mood.

• Set boundaries around holiday commitments. Saying no to some events or requests can protect your time and mental space.

  
  

By focusing on these areas, you build resilience and maintain your wellness even without professional support.

Embracing the New Pricing Model @ BBHH

Switching to a sliding scale pricing model means services will be more tailored to individual budgets. This change can make wellness more inclusive and reduce financial stress. While the details are still in progress, it’s helpful to prepare by:

• Reviewing your budget. Understand what you can comfortably allocate to wellness services.

• Exploring alternative wellness options. Community classes, online workshops, or group sessions might offer affordable support.

• Communicating with your provider. When services resume, ask about the sliding scale and how it can work for you.

• Trade and barter. Allows for the sharing of skills and resources.

  
  

Our shift reflects a growing awareness that wellness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income.

Staying Mindful During the Holidays

The holiday season can be overwhelming with social events, family gatherings, and end-of-year pressures. Maintaining balance requires intentional self-care:

• Check in with your emotions regularly. Notice when you feel stressed or drained and take breaks as needed.

• Practice gratitude. Focusing on positive moments can improve your mood and outlook.

• Limit screen time and news consumption. Too much information can increase anxiety.

• Engage in activities that bring you joy. Whether it’s reading, crafting, or cooking, these moments recharge your spirit.

  
  

Remember, self-care is not selfish. It’s essential for your well-being and helps you show up fully for others.

Preparing for Wellness Services to Resume

As your wellness provider works behind the scenes, you can prepare to make the most of the renewed services:

• Reflect on what worked well in your past wellness routine. Identify practices or treatments that brought you the most benefit.

• Set clear wellness goals for the new year. Goals can guide your choices and keep you motivated.

• Stay connected with your provider’s updates. Sign up for newsletters or follow their announcements to know when services resume.

• Consider trying new services or approaches. The new pricing model might open doors to options you hadn’t explored before.

  
  

This preparation helps you transition smoothly back into professional support when it becomes available.

Taking care of yourself during a time of change requires, patience, flexibility and kindness. The temporary pause in services and the shift to a sliding scale pricing model are steps we are taking toward a more balanced and accessible wellness experience. By focusing on your own self-care and staying mindful, you can navigate the holiday season with strength and calm.

We heal and thrive together.

In Sacred Service,

Heather G.