The team at Wild Ginger Apothecary knows firsthand just how hectic the holiday season can be. It’s a time of festivities, but it also can take a toll on your stress levels and energy reserves. Here are a few practical, accessible strategies to help you de-stress when the season starts to feel overwhelming, so you can return to balance and enjoy what matters.   

Stay Grounded  

Even if your schedule is too fast-paced for a deep meditation, just taking five minutes to recharge, breathe, and center yourself can do wonders for mental health. Grounding crystals are excellent tools to assist in this area. Keep them in your pocket, bag or car. Obsidian, Onyx, Black Tourmaline and Smoky Quartz are especially beneficial for restoring calm.   

Go For a Color Walk 

Whether it’s a mile walk or a brief trip around the block, breathing in the fresh air and setting your body in motion is one of the best stress management techniques out there. You can even infuse some extra fun into this activity by searching for objects around your path in the colors of the rainbow. For example, looking for a red car, an orange butterfly or yellow wildflowers is a simple, beautiful way to notice and appreciate the vibrant details around you.  

Keep Your Cool 

Small situations tend to have a compounding effect on mental and emotional health—for better or worse. Remind yourself that if a particular issue will not matter in five years, then it’s not worth stressing about for more than five minutes. Stay focused on what you’re grateful for in this holiday season, and you will find it much easier to maintain a balanced outlook.  

Wild Ginger Apothecary is a high-vibrational boutique. Location: 6557 Superior Ave., Sarasota. Store hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 941-312-5630 or visit WildGingerApothecary.com.