If you cant afford to get out of town spend a day in nature or plan a retreat for yourself where you can do things that make you feel good connected grounded and loved.

What to do instead of thanksgiving. Instead of a free-for-all come Thanksgiving at 4pm that youll regret the next day why not just keep up healthy habits and listen to your body. Before eating check in with yourself to identify what your body really wants and needs. Instead of celebrating revisionist history on Thanksgiving visit a museum or library to learn about Native American history and culture.

Be Cozy Be Quiet. Bake holiday cookies or candy or lasagna. Then instead of carving a turkey carve out some time to do that for Thanksgiving.

Whether you choose to rejoice or mourn on Thanksgiving initiate discussions about the holidays origins by focusing on what the day meant for the Wampanoag and what it. Think of something that you would be especially thankful for if you had the chance to do it. Instead of dressing up for Thanksgiving.

Make care packages for Native cultural and community centers to give to Native kids. If youre into the idea of some structured exercise look to see if theres a turkey trot organized in your area. Here are 10 ways alternative ways to practice Thanksgiving with friends or family giving thanks for what you do have rather than being sad about what you cant do.

Perhaps it is indulging in a guilty pleasure Pinterest or spending time crafting or painting. Go On a Walk. November 22 2016 211 PM.

Or reading a book. Listen to your body during the meal. If you celebrate Thanksgiving this year ask yourself just what youre celebrating.