Summary: <br> <br> Is it me, or do we often forget self-care during the holidays?<br> For better or worse, the holiday craze starts on November first. Christmas commercials inundate our favorite television programming. Christmas trees abound in stores. Holiday “sales” entice us here, there and everywhere.<br> In November, it often feels as though being busy – and being stressed – is expected.<br> But the weather is cooling; it’s darker earlier, too. It’s natural for you and me to desire a slower pace and that’s why November is the perfect time to go inward and reflect.<br> This week’s guest is blogger <a href="https://simplybentley.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kelsie Bentley</a>. Kelsie believes the secret to a happy season is to get comfortable with 4 self-care must-dos including compromising, delegating, practicing gratitude + taking shortcuts. Kelsie believes in a slow November, too, and she’s on the show to explain how it’s possible.<br> Enjoy!<br> * Want more episodes like this? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/051/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#051: How to Handle Holiday Clutter (with Joshua Becker)</a><br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br>
