?? 3 Practical Self-Care Tips for Wedding Businesses in the Holiday Break ??

Spring's wedding blitz has wrapped up, and the Christmas blitz is here. This means, very soon, Aussie wedding businesses can take some brief but much-needed downtime.?

Before diving headfirst into planning for the busy autumn wedding months of March and April, it’s important to take a breather during the summer holidays — shift your focus inward, soak up the sun, and revel in joy and celebrations with your family and friends.

To gather some tips on how to recharge during the break, we chatted with our very own Rebecca Crozier before wedding madness kicks in again. She's not just our Brand & Insights Manager here at Easy Weddings, but also a mindfulness coach, guiding others toward inner peace through her platform, The Modern Meditator.

"Amidst the wedding season hustle, it's crucial for wedding businesses to prioritise self-care," Rebecca says.?

Rebecca shares a few simple tips to help you recharge and enjoy this holiday break with renewed energy.

1. Sigh deliberately — and often

When things get overwhelming, try the simple technique of the physiological sigh.?

How: Take a deep breath, exhale slowly — and audibly — like you were breathing a sigh of relief. Pause before inhaling again. Repeat three times.

This 30-second spot meditation helps reset the nervous system so you can keep calm and carry on. Use on the go in busy shopping centres, while coordinating Christmas lunch, or whenever there’s a lot going on at once.

2. Protect yourself from drainers and energy vampires

It’s challenging enough dealing with our own emotions, let alone catching the ones flying around from others. The practice of “shielding” is a great way to create separation from energy that’s not yours to hold.?

How: Sit quietly with your eyes closed. Imagine you are surrounded by a bright ball of light — your own personal ‘force field’. Gently breathe the clear space in and out. Repeat the phrase: “Thank you for this protection.” Use in the presence of provocative relatives you see once a year, or at crowded parties.

3. Use your own hands to calm your nervous system

After difficult interactions, or following intense anxiety, panic, worry or dread, you can soothe an adrenaline-filled body with your own tender touch.?

How: In sequence, place your hands gently for a few seconds over your head, eyes, lips, neck, chest, tummy, and thighs. Let your attention be with the caring sensations of your own fingertips.

"If any of these techniques feel self-indulgent, they’re not. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s an essential investment in your well-being, which ultimately benefits your work, your couples, and those around you," Rebecca says.

At Easy Weddings, we not only value the success of wedding businesses but also the well-being of the incredible professionals who make these celebrations extraordinary. So, let's prioritise self-care this holiday season and step into the new year feeling refreshed and ready to create even more magical moments.

Wishing you a rejuvenating holiday season and a prosperous new year, from the whole Easy Weddings Team. ??

This article was written by Rebecca Crozier , Easy Weddings Brand & Insights Manager, and mindfulness coach at The Modern Meditator.