Favorite Holiday Scent
Pausing to do deep breathing while smelling a pleasant scent can help soothe your mind, calm your emotions, and lower your stress level. Take 5 minutes to try this activity and see how you feel afterwards.
Think about your favorite holiday scents. These are a few examples:
- Cinnamon
- Peppermint
- Cloves
- Evergreens
- Ginger
- Baking cookies
- Citrus
Take a couple of minutes to practice deep breathing while enjoying the scent.
You might go to the spice rack, light a candle, use an essential oil, turn on your diffuser, or enjoy hot tea.
Smile before returning to your day.
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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