Hey y'all, it's Dr Joy. In collaboration with author and breath work expert Z Clark,

therapy for black girls is excited to present to you a six-part meditation series,

thoughtfully crafted to guide you

eesfully through the moments that might make the holiday season

difficult. Happy holidays y'all and take good care.

Alone on the holidays.

Another situation you might experience is spending the holidays alone.

Whether you're taking personal space away from toxic family dynamics or you've recently

experienced a breakup, Spending the holidays alone can bring up a lot of challenging emotions.

Know that it's okay to feel whatever you're feeling right now.

Take the time to feel the feelings.

Whether it's loneliness, sadness, emptiness.

You are a beautiful soul and your feelings matter.

It is important to notice them and to honor them. When you're ready, think about what might bring you joy during this period. Maybe it's watching your favorite movie, eating

your favorite dessert, curling up with a book you have always wanted to make time to read.

Think about what might make you smile right now.

What feels super indulgent and just for you. This is your time.

This is your time.

So be sure to give yourself the joy that you deserve.

Now answer this question. What does being alone during the holidays give me the opportunity to do?

What can I do now that I wouldn't otherwise be able to do?

Perhaps it's working on a creative project that you've had in the back of your mind but haven't had the space to explore.

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