In between the festive lights and joyful chaos of the swirling holiday season, it’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of parties to go to and people to see. Self-care can be at the bottom of your list when you’re busy in the middle of celebrations and merry-making. Even then, it’s still important to carve out time to have a few moments to yourself. In this season of giving, let’s not forget to give ourselves the gift of tranquility we deserve. Whether you’re looking for new mindful rituals to incorporate or a little retail therapy with stylish silicone rings, let’s take a look at four mindful ways to practice self-care during the holidays. 1. Gratitude Journaling — There are plenty of benefits to gratitude journaling, and if you don’t do this already, the holiday season — especially as we head into the new year — is a great time to start. A study involving heart-failure patients who were placed in either a standard treatment-as-usual group or an 8-week-gratitude-journaling group found that patients in the gratitude group showed signs of better heart health. The Greater Good Science Center released a white paper on the science of gratitude and found that expressing gratitude leads to increased happiness, more life satisfaction, less fatigue and greater resiliency – just to name a few of the upsides that can happen with gratitude journaling! 2. Thoughtful Retail Therapy — When we’re so busy buying things for others for the holidays, sometimes we forget about the benefits of retail therapy for ourselves. The trick to practicing mindful retail therapy is to select gifts that you’ll love and enjoy time and time again. If you’re looking for a practical gift for yourself that you want to use basically every day, try a silicone tote bag that’s a stylish and pragmatic way to carry all of your essentials. 3. Mindful Breathing Exercises — Inhale serenity and exhale stress as a mindful way to practice self-care. When all the holiday frenzy is around you, practicing mindful breathing is a way to provide a sanctuary for yourself. Take those intentional breaths as part of a transformative meditation practice. Anchor yourself to the present to soothe your mind and nurture a connection with your mind, body and soul. Mindful breathing is a pause button for you to escape the whirlwind of seasonal demands and embrace tranquility. Amid the festivities and twinkling lights, the rhythm dance of breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth is a precious gift to unwrap for a harmonious holiday season. Another way to glam up your mindful breathing routine is to look and feel your best when you accessorize with functional jewelry. Explore Our Functional Jewelry Collection 4. Digital Detox Days — It feels like we’re just always on our smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs and wondering why none of it feels very smart. Be smart on your own terms by taking a digital detox day. It’s a beneficial way to set boundaries for yourself during the holidays. Allow time to unplug from the constant hum of notifications and social media to relax your mind. These intentional breaks allow for more moments of connection and presence. The screens dim, and the real-life scenes come into focus. Once you’re better able to focus on the people around you, you’ll quickly see how self-compassionate a digital detox day or hours throughout the day give you a chance to breathe amidst the holiday rush. By incorporating any of these mindful practices, we hope you’ve been able to unwrap the gift of tranquility within the holiday hustle and bustle. Amidst the joyous gatherings and glittering lights, your well-being deserves a place higher on your holiday to-do list. When deciding what to wear to your next holiday party or gathering, save yourself the stress of figuring out what jewelry to wear by going for easy stackable rings. QALO’s stackable silicone rings are the perfect stylish and durable accessory to help you amplify the spirit of self-love this holiday season. It’s time to let your inner peace glow. Look and Feel Great with Stylish Stackable Rings