Cultivate resilience by making some easy and positive changes in a normally traditional area. Think holidays! Your holidays will change at some point whether you like it or not. Make a small change this year and every year to create a new mindset of around tradition and flexibility.

Here are some of my favorite ways to change up the holidays:

  • Add a new dish to the menu.

  • Take a non-traditional photo.

  • Send out Valentines instead of cards in December.

  • Celebrate in a different location.

  • Invite someone from another country to celebrate with you. Check with local schools and universities to see if they have students who would love to experience your traditions.

“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you’re in and take advantage of it.
— Nikki Giovanni”