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Christmas Spirit: Have a happier festive season

Natural Health’s wellbeing expert on celebrating the true spirit of Christmas

Natural Health’s wellbeing expert on celebrating the true spirit of Christmas
There’s such a lot going on at this time of year. I often don’t know whether I’m coming or going. I do love the party season. You can’t beat putting on a glitzy outfit and tripping the light fantastic! But with so many demands on our time and energy, tempers flare, and getting through Christmas without a major bust up can seem like an impossible task. When things get on top of you, I always think it’s a good idea to stop, breathe and put everything on ice. With this in mind, I thought we’d focus on a few tips to help you get party fit and feeling your best!

Don’t worry be happy!

If you’re struggling with a million things on your ‘to do’ list then try this quick tip. Draw a series of boxes on a piece of paper. Position them in a line down the centre with a space in between each one. Now draw two lines between each box so you have a little bridge. Write in the boxes all the things you need to do. Next write in the bridge what will help you achieve each thing, eg enlisting the help of a family member, or taking a morning off work to go shopping. Move up the ladder of boxes, using the suggestions you’ve put in the bridges. This technique breaks tasks into manageable chunks.

Manifest more sex appeal!

Want to vamp it up for all those festive parties? Perhaps you’re hoping to attract the attention of a special someone, or maybe you’d just like to spice things up with your partner. Try these tips to boost your allure!

Go mad for liquorice! Liquorice is associated with lust and passion. Get hold of natural liquorice sticks and chew on them, particularly before parties. This will make you feel more passionate, so you’ll be sending out all the right signals! Alternatively if you’re not a liquorice lover, chew on raw carrots. These also have lust-inducing properties, and are packed with vitamins to give you an energy boost.
Capture the power of the moon. All you need to do is invest in a piece of moonstone. If possible wear it around your neck, or as close as you can to your heart chakra. Breathe deeply and imagine that you are illuminated by the light of the moon.
Make an elixir to revive your sex appeal. Green jasper is the perfect stone for this. Soak in a bowl of spring water overnight. Remove the stone and decant into a bottle. Add in a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a couple of drops of brandy to help preserve the liquid. Take two drops on your tongue when you want to increase your sex appeal. This tincture will keep for up to two weeks. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Mind mantra

The Aztecs had it sussed. For thousands of years they’ve been eating avocados to promote beauty and lust. We’ve since discovered the health benefits of this wonderful fruit. Invest in an avocado and scoop out the flesh. Eat whilst visualising yourself looking beautiful. You can also mix with olive oil and massage onto your skin to give it a smooth and luscious feel. When you have finished, take the remaining skin and hold it in both hands. Close your eyes and bring to mind the image of you looking fantastic. Imagine it sealed in a frame of golden light. Say: “I am beautiful inside and out.” Let the image go, as if you’re letting go of a balloon and letting it float into the sky. Smile and enjoy feeling fabulous!

Article by

Kirsten Riddle

Article by

Kirsten Riddle