Finding Balance During the Holidays: Small Rituals, Big Impact

By John Walls
Head of Marketing & Communications, Sēkwl Beverage House

The holidays are funny. They’re joyful and cozy and full of connection – and at the same time, they’re busy, loud, chaotic, and – let’s be honest – a little exhausting. Between travel, parties, hosting, shopping, and trying to keep some sense of routine, it’s easy to feel like the season just happens to you instead of something you get to enjoy.

That’s where rituals come in.

At Sēkwl, we think of rituals as the small, repeatable moments that help anchor your day – a morning walk, a quiet pause in the afternoon, or a simple drink that signals it’s time to slow down. They don’t need to be a huge production or overly complicated. They just need to be intentional.

And honestly? There’s no better time of year to lean into that idea than the holidays

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Why Rituals Matter (Especially This Time of Year)
During the holidays, our schedules stretch, our sleep gets weird, and our usual habits often fall apart. That’s totally normal. What helps isn’t trying to be “perfect,” but finding a few grounding moments you can return to again and again.

That’s where functional mushrooms come into the picture.

At their best, functional mushrooms (Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Cordyceps, Reishi, and Chaga) are simple daily supports – not magic fixes, not stimulants, and definitely not trends. Just ingredients that work quietly in the background to help support balance, energy, focus, calm, or recovery, depending on the functional mushroom.

They’re meant to fit into your life, not take it over.

Why We Created Sēkwl's Holiday Cocktail Rituals Series
Yes, we love our sparkling seltzer. But a few of also love a good cocktail and a good mocktail.

This holiday season, we wanted to share a collection of cocktail recipes built around our mushroom-infused sparkling seltzers – drinks that feel festive and fun, while still being a little more intentional than your average holiday pour.

Our drink recipes are:

• Easy to make
• Flexible (can be NA or spirited)
• Lower in sugar
• Built on real flavors and functional mushrooms

Think of them as better-for-you swaps that still feel like a treat.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing cocktail-inspired Mushroom Matters blog posts featuring each of our flavors – from bright and energizing to cozy and calming – along with a few tips for enjoying the season without burning yourself out.

How to Enjoy the Holidays with a Little More Intention
The holidays are all about enjoying time with friends and family. We’re absolutely not here to tell you to skip dessert or avoid celebrations. Instead, we think balance looks more like:

• Staying hydrated between your many seasonal events
• Getting a decent night’s sleep when you can
• Swapping in a functional, NA, or low-ABV drink once in a while
• Choosing ingredients that support how you want to feel

Small changes add up, especially during a season that can feel anything but small.

So whether you’re hosting, traveling, or just trying to make it through December with your sanity intact, we hope these rituals help you find your balance – one can (or cocktail or mocktail) at a time.

Cheers to a season that’s joyful and grounded!

- John at Sēkwl 🍄👍🏻