3 ways to be kind holiday season

How are you gonna make it as the only vegan at the table this holiday season?
If you don't have a game plan, you're gonna want to stick around because this is gonna be a lifesaver.

Since I'm from a small town in Alabama, and even though I've been vegan for 7 years have yet to make a in person connection with a vegan I know a thing or two about feeling like the black sheep of the family.

Though being the only vegan at a family gathering can be triggering, if we prioritize self care we can still show up lovingly, and kindly this holiday season.
I've heard so many vegans tell me that even though they went vegan for compassion (compassion for themselves, the animals, and the earth) they have lost that feeling of compassion over time and now they just feel jaded to the outside world (non vegans).

If you've been around here for anytime you would know that your girl is NOT about that.

I believe you can still have meaningful relationship with non vegans, my husband is an omnivore, and though I hope one day he goes vegan I am able to celebrate his little steps now.
It isn't always easy to be a kind vegan during the holidays though...

It seems like seeing all of these people and being asked all the condescending questions about your lifestyle pushes you to your limit. I know it's pushed me before.

In my vegan for the holiday guide I give you 3 self care tips to help you show up in love this season.
When we are healthy inside we can overflow that onto others.
Be sure to click the link below to grab that for free!

But, while I have you here, let's go over 3 ways to live kindly this holiday season.

Prepare yourself by practicing self-care before that family gathering.

As I mentioned above, it's only in being kind to ourselves that we can be kind to others.
Make sure you check in mentally with yourself to be sure you're okay so you can be the most loving,
kind version of yourself.
This will look different for everyone! For me it means making sure I get at least 30 minutes of alone time
every day so I can regroup and process.

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Don't take the questions / rude comments to heart.

This is hard especially for me because I don't take criticism well and I can't stand when that particular comment/question is an uneducated assumption.
Remember that you were once uneducated about veganism too, we all start somewhere.
If it's a rude comment or question try your best to shut the conversation down in a kind matter,
because it will not lead to anything productive.
Keep your head up, you can do this!

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Don't isolate yourself.

I want to remind you that though veganism is an amazing part of your life it's not the only part of your life. Celebrate this season, let your heart be filled with the joy of this season.
Don't just eat your salad in the corner, let this season open up your heart and fill it with the ones around you!
Though veganism has changed your life, family is what life's all about.
Enjoy this season!

Spread kindness this year, girl! Trust me it will be worth it!

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I'll see you on the inside <3