Christmas parties, baking, shopping, planned activities, and other commitments can easily make the holidays a stressful time. Self-care is essential for your physical and mental well-being. Taking a few moments out of the day to regroup and relax will help you enjoy the holiday season.
Ideas for Self-Care During the Christmas Season
Engaging in regular self-care activities can improve your overall mood and reduce anxiety. Consider the following list to help you engage in routine self-care.
- Spend some alone time at the library or bookstore
- Read a book
- Make a playlist
- Listen to music loudly and sing along
- Go for a nature walk
- Go hiking
- Take a long, hot bubble bath
- Keep a journal
- Paint your fingernails
- Do crafts
- Meditate
- Do yoga
- Workout
- Bake your favorite recipe
- Volunteer
- Sleep in or take a nap
- Unplug from your devices
- Call up an old classmate just to catch up
- Binge-watch your favorite series
- Try a new hobby
- Paint
- Slowly sip hot tea, coffee, mulled apple cider or hot cocoa
- Take a class, workshop, seminar, or attend a conference that is not work-related
- Visit your local art gallery, museum, historical place, or other tourist attraction
- Watch the sunrise or sunset
- Indulge just this one time: eat a piece of cake or candy bar
- Invite a friend to lunch
- Purchase a lovely smelling candle to light at home
- Go to your favorite cafe
- Buy yourself a gift (does not have to be a large one, just something special to you)
The holidays will be more enjoyable if you set aside time for yourself.
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