3 Tips for Staying Grounded This Busy Holiday Season

The holidays tend to blur together — one moment it’s candles and calm, the next you’re panic-wrapping a gift at midnight with half a roll of tape. It’s easy to get swept up in the pace of it all, even with the best intentions to slow down.

If you’ve ever reached January 1st wondering where the season went, this one’s for you. Here are three ways to stay grounded when everything around you feels like it’s moving at double speed.

The way you start your day matters more than you think. Mornings have a way of setting the tone and when you dive straight into chaos, the rest of the day tends to follow.

Try reclaiming those first quiet moments of time. Skip the notifications and start with something sensory: light, warmth, movement. For us, that means brewing a London Fog Tea Latte or Vanilla Chai Tea Latte— the kind of slow, intentional ritual that gently wakes you up without demanding anything in return. Take a breath. Sip slowly. Let your mind wander before your to-do list takes over. It’s not about productivity, it’s about presence.

If you’re traveling or hosting, pack something small that helps recreate that calm — your favourite mug, a candle, or even a Luxe Mixer Cube mini so you can bring your morning ritual wherever the season takes you.

The holidays tend to make everyone a little overcommitted. Whether that’s through work events, friend dinners, or family plans that multiply without warning. And while saying yes to everything might sound festive, it often comes with a side of burnout.

Protecting your “no” is a form of self love. It doesn’t make you antisocial; it makes you human. Choose what feels energizing and let go of what doesn’t. A quiet night in can be just as meaningful as a crowded room. The holidays are about connection, and sometimes the best connections happen in small, unhurried spaces.

If you’re hosting, it doesn’t have to be complicated or chaotic. Serve a Harvest Mimosa or try out a Martini Classics Mixer Kit that feels celebratory without the chaos of shaking, stirring, and garnishing for an hour. Keep it simple, keep it chic.

Being grounded doesn’t always mean being still — it’s about returning to yourself, even in motion.

Maybe that’s a walk around the block before guests arrive. Maybe it’s stepping away from your phone during dinner. Or maybe it’s the few seconds between sips of tea, where the world gets quiet again.

Try building in tiny rituals throughout the day:

• Take five deep breaths before opening your laptop.
  
  

• Step outside for sunlight — even if it’s just the porch.
  
  

• Brew a Golden Latte after lunch instead of reaching for another coffee.
  
  

• Swap scrolling for music while you get ready.
  
  

• Light a candle and make a mocktail while you wrap gifts.
  
  

The truth is, you don’t need to overhaul your routine to feel grounded — just notice it. Every small act of slowing down adds up to a season that actually feels like one worth remembering.