The holiday season can be stressful. The ongoing pandemic and social distancing increase the strain on your daily demands. During this time, self-care is essential.
- Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water or herbal tea.
- Go for a long nature walk after a snowfall.
- Watch Christmas cartoons.
- Go hiking.
- Put up Christmas decorations.
- Play soft music and take a long hot bubble bath.
- Meditate or pray.
- Check out beginner yoga or workout videos. (YouTube is a great resource).
- Go for a ride and look at Christmas videos.
- Call or host a zoom meeting with old friends.
- Paint or draw a Christmas scene.
- Give yourself an in-home spa treatment.
- Declutter a room.
- Snuggle under a blanket, sip a warm beverage, and binge-watch your favorite series.
- Do crafts.
- Keep a journal.
- Try a new recipe.
- Light candles (or use flameless ones) and put on your favorite playlist.
- Sleep in.
- Make a new playlist or Christmas one.
- Unplug from your devices for an afternoon or the entire day.
- Buy a small gift.
- Cut out paper snowflakes to hang on your windows.
- Christmas Eve—Watch It’s a Wonderful Life or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- Merry Christmas! Relax and enjoy your day.
- Play your favorite songs and sing loudly. If you have neighbors, you may want to sing in your car.
- Make your favorite food.
- Buy a bouquet of flowers to sit in the middle of your table.
- Spend a day reading.
- Write your New Year’s Resolutions or create a bucket list.
- Happy New Year! Toast 2021.
