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Self-care during the holidays
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How can I practice self-care during the holidays?
The holiday season can be joyful, but it’s also a time when stress levels often rise due to busy schedules, expectations, and added responsibilities. Prioritizing self-care can help maintain balance and keep the season enjoyable. Here are some tips for self-care during the holidays:
Set Realistic Expectations
- Avoid Overcommitting: Politely decline invitations or tasks that might overwhelm you.
- Focus on What Matters: Prioritize traditions and activities that bring joy to you and your loved ones.
Maintain Healthy Habits
- Stay Active: Incorporate movement, whether it’s a quick walk, yoga session, or holiday dance party.
- Balanced Eating: Enjoy festive treats in moderation while nourishing your body with wholesome foods.
- Sleep Well: Stick to a consistent sleep schedule to keep energy levels steady.
Pamper Yourself
- Treat Yourself: Indulge in small comforts like a hot bath, a cozy book, or a cup of your favorite holiday drink.
- Schedule a “You Day”: Set aside time just for you to relax, whether through hobbies, spa treatments, or simply resting.
Focus on Joy
- Engage in Activities You Love: Whether it’s baking cookies, watching festive movies, or crafting, make time for things that bring happiness.
- Give Back: Volunteering or acts of kindness can foster a sense of connection and fulfillment.
Free Holiday shopping list printable
Self care can mean a lot of different things
For some people self-care can mean eating well, hydrating, getting enough sleep, and exercising. For me, I have tried to incorporate 20 minutes of yoga each morning. This sets the tone for the day and gets my endorphins going for the day!
Or it can mean some alone and quiet time. Make your surroundings soothing with tranquil music, dimmed lights, scented candles and a cup of herbal tea. We just purchased this amazing electric kettle and my whole family, including me and we are drinking a lot more tea these days.
Some people love the idea of a face and body regimen, a bubble bath followed by slipping into something warm and cozy. This is especially soothing during this long winter season. Or it can be a combination of all of the above!
- Bath Bombs
Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry Large Embossed Glass Jar Candle (this is an amazing scent, its my favorite!)
- Yoga Mat
Organic Tea box
- Meuller Electric Kettle
- Heating Pad for Neck and Shoulders
- Inspirational Bracelet Cuff Bracelets
- The 5-Minute Self-Care Journal for Women
- Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Self care for you
Looking for the perfect end to a stressful day? Add these to your bath for an instant spa bath. 6 assorted bath bombs in this pretty box. That can be just for you!
My all time favorite Candle brand. Perfect in setting a bedroom mood with this Huckleberry sent that is so inviting and soothing.
This yoga mat comes with a velcro strap to roll up and keep in your car, or closet. Treat yourself to a yoga studio class or I love YouTube for Boho Beautiful workouts. Just open it up and you re set to care for your body through Yoga poses.
Love my electric kettle. I made a corner of my kitchen counter a “tea” bar. Perfect to make a cup of tea after a long tiring day. My favorite is Lemon Ginger.
This weighted heating pad for your neck, wraps warmth and soothes those aching muscles. It incorporates stone seeds to help mold this 2 pound neck pad to reduce neck pain, especially from stress.
“THEY WHISPERED TO HER YOU CANNOT WITHSTAND THE STORM “I AM THE STORM”SHE WHISPERED BACK” a good daily reminder about confidence, motivation and to always follow your dreams. This is the pinnacle of self care.
Just a few minutes of self-care can help you nurture your needs, no matter how busy life gets. This guided journal is filled with quick and easy practices to help boost your mood, and promote self-compassion so you can truly succeed in what is best for you.
Now for an ultimate self-care gift! Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, so you can immerse yourself in music, or an audiobook.
What does self-care during the holidays mean to you?
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