Healthy Habits for the Holidays

Wellness Tips for the Season of Giving

The season of giving is a time for connection, gratitude, and transformation. Here are empowering wellness tips—each paired with a reflection prompt—to help you nurture yourself and your community:

1. Give Yourself Permission to Rest

Rest is a gift you give yourself and those you support.

Reflection: When was the last time you truly allowed yourself to rest? What helps you feel most recharged?

2. Practice Gratitude, Big and Small

Gratitude transforms perspective and fuels resilience.

Reflection: List three things you’re grateful for today, no matter how small.

3. Connect with Community

Even a quick text or call can lift spirits.

Reflection: Who can you reach out to this week to share a kind word or check in?

4. Embrace Creative Expression

Creativity is a powerful tool for transformation.

Reflection: What creative activity brings you joy? How can you make space for it this season?

5. Set Healthy Boundaries

Prioritize what feels right for you.

Reflection: Where in your life could you benefit from setting a gentle boundary?

6. Give from the Heart, Not from Obligation

Your authentic gifts make a real difference.

Reflection: What is one way you can give joyfully this season?

7. Reflect and Journal

Reflection is key to growth and healing.

Reflection: What are you proud of this year? How can you nurture yourself and others?

8. Ask for Help When Needed

Reaching out is a sign of strength.

Reflection: Is there something you need support with right now? Who can you ask?

9. Move Your Body

Movement is medicine for the mind and spirit.

Reflection: What type of movement helps you feel your best?

10. Celebrate Small Wins

Metamorphosis happens one step at a time.

Reflection: What small win can you celebrate today?

Call to Action: Help 100 Kids Thrive Through Arts & Empowerment!

This season, join us in supporting transformation and healing for NYC youth. Your support—whether through donations, volunteering, or sharing our mission—helps create safe spaces for creative expression and growth.

Say it with a butterfly. Please donate today or get involved at GO FUND ME

We are scholars.

We are survivors.

WE ARE BUTTERFLY BEAUTIFUL!!