Self-Care Before the Holidays!
Rest, Reflect, and Reset You!
As we step into November, Empress, take this as your gentle reminder to slow down and nurture yourself before the holiday rush begins. This month is all about rest, reflection, and resetting your energy so you can move through the season with peace and intention — not pressure.
The holidays can bring joy, but also chaos and exhaustion if we don’t make time to refill our own cup first. So before you start planning, shopping, and giving to everyone else, give to yourself first.
Take a moment each morning to breathe deeply, stretch your body, and set your intentions for the day. Reflect on how far you’ve come this year and celebrate even the small wins — because they all matter. This is your opportunity to create space for calm, for boundaries, and for balance. Whether that looks like saying no to one more event, taking a quiet bath after the kids are asleep, or journaling with your favorite tea, remember that rest is productive.
Let this season of gratitude be your reset button. Realign your energy with what truly matters — joy, connection, and presence. And as you prepare for gatherings and celebrations, know that you deserve to show up rested, radiant, and renewed.
Self-care isn’t selfish, Empress — it’s sacred preparation.
Reset Before the Holidays
As busy moms, wives, and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to pour from an empty cup. This season, I challenge you to make space for yourself:
- Take slow mornings with herbal tea and affirmations.
- Try a Yin Yoga session to stretch away tension (join my 40-minute class here).
- Journal through your emotions — don’t bottle them up
This November month’s energy invites ..
Stillness!
This month’s energy invites stillness. Our moon phase meditations and crystal guidance help you align your mood and hormones — especially for those in their pre-menopause goddess era.
Crystals to keep close:
Moonstone for balance and emotional flow
Carnelian for energy and sensual confidence
Black Tourmaline for protection and grounding
Clean Eating, Meal Prep & Deworming
After a season of sweet treats, it’s time to detox and restore. We’re focusing on natural deworming and gentle gut cleansing this month — using herbs like clove, garlic, and papaya seeds to support digestion.
As your private chef and clean eating advocate, I’ll be sharing simple, healing meal prep ideas to keep your energy high through the holidays. Stay tuned for those in our upcoming blog posts and Reels!
Learning the Principles of Kwanzaa
As we approach December, we’ll be exploring Kwanzaa — a sacred time to reconnect with unity, purpose, and creativity.
Before Dec 26, let’s learn together what each principle truly means for modern families.
🕯 Grab your “How to Celebrate Kwanzaa” Digital Workbook for family-friendly activities, decor ideas, and meaningful ways to honor your heritage and goals this holiday season.
Final Words from Empress Yana
Thank you for being part of the EmpressLyfe Tribe. Your presence here means everything. Together, we’re redefining what it means to be a modern Empress -rooted in rest, aligned with purpose, and radiating love!
Keep blooming, keep resting, and keep shining.
With love,
Empress Yana
Founder of EmpressLyfe.com
xoxox