It’s getting to that stressful time of year. The race to finish the year, back-to-back meetings, deadlines, Secret Santas, an endless brigade of social arrangements you RSVP’d to but are now regretting.

Save this for some simple things you can do to support your nervous system through this time.

Here is Dr Oscar Serrallach's simple framework for supporting your nervous system, to mindfully do:

Tiny things frequently (20 sec or so)

Glass of water

• Connect with your pet
• Take a deep breath
• Aromatherapy / fragrance
• Hug
• Using bathroom to prompt mindfulness
• Grounding through our feet

Small things daily

Big things once a week

Bigger things once in a while

He also says to have things to look forward to is gold, like always having a holiday booked or as simple as booking a dinner with a friend.