Page 14 - Boca ViewPointe - December '23

Page 14, Viewpointe December 2023
The Holiday Season – A Busy Time Or Not?

By Josette Veltri • Ask for support. Asking for support lowers your giving and in the words
expectations that you can do it all. of Winston S. Churchill,
The Holiday Season 2. Remember to Self-Care “We make a living by
is here, and according to • Don’t push yourself – rest if you must. what we get. We make
myhealth.alberta.ca, it is the • Step outside often and let nature nurture you. Research a life by what we give.”
busiest time of the year IF shows spending time in nature reduces stress, improves It is said, when we have
we are not mindful of what, concentration and mental energy. (hopkinsmedicine.org/) given something or done
how and where our thoughts • Practice mindful awareness – focus on what you are something for someone,
are taking us. grateful for in each moment. it actually gives us a
Many will act as in 3. Avoid Overspending sense of satisfaction and brings joy into our homes and hearts.
days of old and allow their • Make a budget and stick to it. Purchase items on sale Research shows the act of savoring the holiday’s unique
thoughts to run wild on what and shop supermarkets offering BOGOs. moments activates a region in our brains called the ventral
to cook, planning and questioning to host/not host, who to • Don’t buy gifts that you’ll be paying off for the rest of striatum which lowers the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.
invite/not invite, shopping, decorating and more. And, once the year. (mayoclinchealthsystem.org/) (ccl.org/)
we allow our emotional wild horses (our thoughts) out of 4. Just be Kind And, if we are willing to give at least one of the above
the barn, we will find ourselves unhinged, dysregulated, • During the holiday season, many people may experience tips a try, it may even help us to remember the Reason for
physically exhausted, irritable, frustrated and overwhelmed. the loss of a family member, a friend or pet increasing their this Holiday Season.
In the movie Conversations with God, Neal hears God grief and loneliness. Instead of avoiding them, consider
asking, “Have you had enough?” And, so I ask the same inviting them to share a cup of tea/coffee or asking if they Josette Veltri, a Boca Point resident, is a certified
question, “Have you had enough? Are you willing to pause, would like to go with you on a walk. Remember, the need educator and coach on loss and transition. Her purpose, to
take a breath, stop the rushing here, there, everywhere and for support may be the greatest during the holidays. (grief. assist clients heal and move forward so they can go from I
decide to enjoy this Holiday Season?” If yes, continue com) Can’t to I Can, One Step at a Time. She can be reached at
reading. However, I must warn you to be mindfully aware • Consider giving some of your time and/or making josette@nextstepnewstart.com (https://www.linkedin.com/
of the devious, maladaptive default mode network (DMN) a donation to a charity of your choice. There is joy in in/josettejveltri/). 
that tends to keep us stuck in thinking, I Can’t Do That!
Four Mindful Tips for Holiday Self-Care
1. Prevent Burnout WISHINg ALL MY FRIENDS, NEIgHBORS & CLIENTS A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON
• Have the courage and self-compassion to say no thank
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Contributing

Writers!

We are looking for volunteers, whether experienced
or hobbyist, interested in writing an article or a column
for the Viewpointe. You may be interested in writing
just once, occasionally or on a regular basis. It’s a
great way to sharpen your skills or develop your talent
while enlightening your community. Some themes we
would like to include in the Viewpoint are as follows:
• Village Spotlight - write about your community.
A different village will be featured each month.
• My Story - featuring a member of the community
with a unique or interesting story.
• Student Life - High school students writing about
school or a topic that interests them. Student writers
will be eligible to earn community service hours.
• Global Cuisine or Gourmet Recipes - share
a special, gourmet recipe or a recipe from our
international community.
• Share an idea you may have for a new column or
article.
A Meet & Greet event with refreshments will be
scheduled for current and new writers. Show your
interest in joining the writing team by contacting Lisa
Cammaleri at lisa.cammaleri@fsresidential.com. 

On behalf of The Club at Boca Pointe
we would like to remind our
residents that NO walking,
running, bicycle riding or
dog walking is permitted
on the golf course or golf
cart paths. For safety
reasons, the paths are
for golf carts only.

Thank you for cooperating with The Club's
policy. 