Five Ways to Slow Down and Appreciate the Season Take a break from the pre-Christmas rush with these short mindfulness practices from Ed Halliwell. By Ed HalliwellDecember 22, 2014Relationships Photograph by Shyn Darkly/flickr.com The run-up to the holiday period can be one of extra pressure to rush and speed up to get everythingUnlock this article for FREE. Keep Reading Log in to your Mindful account for uninterrupted access.