26/11/2025
You Cookin Good Lookin?
A Calm Thanksgiving Starts Today
Ever notice how anticipating drama usually creates drama?
It is like your nervous system starts preheating itself before the oven even goes on.
If you walk into Thanksgiving expecting tension, your body goes into scout mode, scanning every comment, eyebrow raise, or tone shift like it is breaking news. And sure enough, you find exactly what you were bracing for.
But things shift the moment you decide to think about them differently.
Even if you have enough evidence from the past to write a whole mini series, you can still choose to expect a lighter, easier, more peaceful day simply because you said so.
You create what you focus on. 🔎
So tonight, set yourself up for the energy you actually want tomorrow. Think of it as preheating your peace instead of your panic. 🧘🏻♀️
Here are five simple things you can do before bed that will change how Thanksgiving feels.
🦃 Set your intention
Decide how you want to feel tomorrow. Calm. Confident. Unbothered. Think of it as picking your emotional outfit before anyone else gets a chance to influence it.
🦃 Choose your boundaries in advance
Think of the two people or situations that usually drain you. Yes, those two. Pick a simple response you can use on repeat. A redirect. A pause. A smile that says, I am not picking this up today.
🦃Create a supportive space
Tidy the places you will use in the morning such as your bathroom or kitchen. Waking up to a clean counter is spiritual. It instantly lowers your heart rate.
🦃Ground your energy
Journal for a few minutes. Write down what you are worried about, then let it go. You are not responsible for managing everyone’s emotions. Your energy is enough emotional labor for one day.
🦃 Plan your reset moments
Pick two mini resets for tomorrow. Step outside and get fresh air. Take a breath in the bathroom. Pretend you needed to check on the rolls. Whatever keeps you steady.
You deserve a Thanksgiving that feels calm, intentional, and actually enjoyable.
And if you need more personalized support this season, message me RESET. ⭐️