Create Your Own Personal Holidays Throughout the Year

We all know the big holidays, and August just happens to be a month without any official ones. So it feels like the perfect time to share a little magic trick: Create your own personal holiday.

It’s that simple: choose a day (or two or three) throughout the year that’s special to you (or could be completely random!), and turn it into a holiday you promise to celebrate every year.

For example, the date May 11 came to me in a dream several years ago. In the dream, I visited a park and read a book in the sunshine. The dream felt important, even though nothing “big” happened. But that date stuck with me, so now I try to go to a park and read on May 11 whenever I can. It’s my personal holiday that reminds me to step out of the hustle and slow down a bit.

Another one is September 26; I’ve called it my “Day of Freedom” for about 10 years now. It started with the most stunning hike I’ve ever done, Blanca Lake, after a challenging Summer for me. That day felt like a new chapter in my life. Ironically (or maybe not 😉), a few of my flights to and from the US have landed on September 26. So now I celebrate my freedom and independence every time that date rolls around.

Choose Your Personal Holiday

Ask yourself:

• Is there a date that’s always stood out to you?
• Did something meaningful happen on a certain day that you’d like to commemorate?
• Could you claim a random date just because it feels good?

Then decide how you want to honor it:

• Take the day off work (if possible)
• Go on a solo date
• Buy yourself flowers and watch your favorite movie
• Go on a mini adventure out of town
• Treat yourself to something special
• Stay in bed and read, nap, or binge Netflix
• Make a cake and blow out candles (instead of a wish, make a commitment or release something that no longer serves you)

The magic happens when you do it every year. There’s something powerful about having your own tradition – your own sacred date to celebrate how far you’ve come.

Life is so busy. Why not give yourself a couple days each year to celebrate… just because?! Happy You Day!!

On a Personal Note…

Well helloooooo!! Golly, what a Summer it has been! Speaking of holidays, I can’t even believe that I’m already starting to see Halloween decorations!! WHAT?! Make it stop!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m very excited for Fall, but IT CAN WAIT. 😉

The past few weeks have been jam-packed – and one of the most special things I did was meet my client, Emily, in Sedona, AZ! She was hosting a beautiful retreat at a sanctuary, and I went down there to help out and participate. It was my first time visiting Arizona and I was blown away by the red rocks in Sedona! Of course I was entertained by all the woo woo shops, UFO tours, and vortexes – the weekend was such a whirlwind! It was so special to meet Emily and experience her magical sound baths in-person. What a journey!

I hope you all have an amazing start to your month and your week! Sending lots of love and magic your way. XO

With love,
Andrea