Greetings all!
Here are some ideas from the CALM December-2024 calendar to celebrate the present moment, as well as new beginnings, and acknowledge the gifts in your life (from https://blog.calm.com/blog/calm-calendars).
My favorite ideas were from December 6, 15, 16, 19, and 22. What about you?
December 1 – Do something to celebrate a small or big win.
December 2 – Try the “Let’s Celebrate” Daily Move today.
December 3 – Infuse some playfulness into your day: sing, dance, smile, create, explore!
December 4 – Praise yourself for something you’ve achieved this year.
December 5 – Give someone (or yourself) a warm hug.
December 6 – Write a list of the things that make you happy.
December 7 – What gifts has mindfulness brought into your life? Celebrate your growth.
December 8 – Try a meditation from the “Quick & Easy” section.
December 9 – Fill in the blank: I am proud of myself for___.
December 10 – Reach out to a loved one and share why you value the relationship.
December 11 – Celebrate the ways you’ve shown up for your mental health this week, month, or year.
December 12 – What (non-material) gift can you give yourself and others today?
December 13 – Let the day go with the “Deep Sleep Release” meditation tonight.
December 14 – Spend some time outside today. Enjoy any feelings of connection or peace.
December 15 – Reflect on the people who helped you get here.
December 16 – Do something today just because it makes you happy.
December 17 – Consider the gifts of the present moment with the “Celebrate the Now” Daily Jay.
December 18 – Take 5 mins to list the things that make you feel warm and fuzzy.
December 19 – Give yourself the gift of sleep by taking a short nap.
December 20 – Play an uplifting Calm playlist as you cook, clean or work today.
December 21 – Gift your body some mindful movement. Walk, run, dance, stretch, whatever feels good.
December 22 – Give yourself permission to do less today.
December 23 – May you feel the gifts in your life.
December 24 – Take 3 deep breaths. Enjoy the present moment.
December 25 – There’s no right or wrong way to feel at this time of year. Embrace it all.
December 26 – Appreciate the past year with the “In Honor of a Year” Daily Calm.
December 27 – List the gifts you’ve received from others that aren’t objects. Celebrate them!
December 28 – Get cozy with a blanket or warm drink. Notice the temperature and sensations.
December 29 – Breathe in love. Breathe out ease. Repeat 5 times.
December 30 – Organize a get-together with close friends. Celebrate new beginnings.
December 31 – Reflect on the past year. Celebrate your growth, efforts, and the gifts it brought.
Have a great week and remember to breathe in love and breathe out ease!
