This holiday mindfulness challenge will guide you to fill December with intention, joy, and excitement.

Embrace the holiday season with 25 Days of Holiday Joy. Every day leading up to Christmas, I plan to do at least one activity to celebrate and romanticize the holiday season!💫

Why Participate in 25 Days of Holiday Joy?

As wonderful as this time of year is, the holiday season can feel emotionally loaded, fast-paced, and overwhelming. That is why I’m planning fun, daily activities to slow down and appreciate the season.

I’ve always loved my family’s holiday traditions, from watching Christmas cartoons to attending festive family gatherings. Now, I am excited to make my own meaningful traditions. 

25 Days of Holiday Joy is a simple opportunity to embrace a beautiful time of year! Keep reading for tips to help you use this challenge to make the most of the holiday season.

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How to Make the Most of The Holiday Season

Your daily holiday activity doesn’t have to be anything extravagant. Small, festive activities are all you need to get into the holiday spirit without creating unnecessary stress.

The goal is to be intentional with your time and enjoy the holidays as much as possible!

Planning purposeful moments can help you stay present and embrace this special time of year.

No idea what to do? Here are some suggestions for no- to low-cost holiday activities!

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Holiday Activity Inspiration

Holiday Season Entertainment

🎄Listen to holiday music on the way to/from work or school

🎄Watch holiday movies

🎄Throw a holiday party

🎄Read holiday-themed books and audiobooks

Holiday Season Lifestyle

🎄Decorate for the holidays

🎄Light holiday candles

🎄Set the vibe with holiday YouTube videos

🎄Get an advent calendar

🎄Wear a Christmas sweater

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Holiday Season Creativity

🎄Make holiday-inspired crafts

🎄Decorate a gingerbread house

🎄Make holiday cards for your friends and family

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Holiday Season Outings

🎄Go ice skating

🎄Attend local events

🎄Go window shopping

🎄Look at holiday lights

🎄Go to a tree-lighting

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Holiday Season Food & Drinks

🎄Enjoy a seasonal holiday coffee

🎄Savor your favorite seasonal foods

🎄Go out for holiday cocktails

Hopefully, this list inspires your holiday fun. Feel free to incorporate these activities into your lifestyle however you like. 

Here are some tips to help you plan your holiday season with intention.

How to Plan Your 25 Days of Holiday Joy

Make a holiday bucket list of all the activities you are excited to do this season.

If it works for you, you can plan the activity you want to do each day. 

I will schedule a few larger events, like a holiday party. I will select smaller, day-to-day activities based on how I feel in the moment.

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Reflect on Your Holiday Activities

Focusing on daily, joyful moments can make life feel more special and enjoyable. Plus, planning holiday-inspired activities is a great way to create meaningful memories.

Take some time to reflect on your holiday activities. See how implementing these mindful moments makes you feel. 

This time of year is also about connecting with others and practicing gratitude.

I am a big fan of gratitude journaling, a practice that fits perfectly with this challenge’s theme. Each night, I am going to write down a few things I am grateful for, based on that day’s activity.

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Document Your 25 Days of Holiday Joy

Journaling is one way to keep track of your 25 Days of Holiday Joy. I will also post my holiday activities on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. 

I am so excited about this plan. I love the holidays, and planning my daily holiday activities makes this season even more fun.

I hope you’ll join me in doing one thing every day to embrace and romanticize the holiday season. Let’s focus on meaningful actions that allow us to make the most of the holidays.

Let’s celebrate together! Follow me on social media (links below) for holiday inspiration and Vlogmas content! 

I’d love for you to join me in this Holiday Mindfulness Challenge. Share your holiday adventures on social media, tag me, and use #25daysofholidayjoy.

Let’s all live our best lives together this holiday season!