Holiday Self Care
ITS HOLIDAY SELF CARE TIME! It’s the greatest time of the year to feel your best! Holidays can be so overwhelming and feel like we don’t get a break, so we have to prioritize time to take care of ourselves even during the busy times of the holidays!
Make Healthy Choices, Most of the Time
If your mom makes her famous Christmas cutout
cookies and you want one, then eat the cookie! Don’t restrict yourself
constantly especially during the holidays. A tip to help make healthy choices
during the holidays and just to watch your portions. Have one cookie instead of
three even though it may be tempting. This makes it easier to stay on that
healthy routine when life is back to normal again. Remember too much sugar,
salt, and fat can impact your motivation, mood, and energy.
Say No
It's so easy to stretch ourselves thin during the
holidays and say yes to everything. We must remind ourselves to be kind to
ourselves, manage your time, set time boundaries, and decline anything that is
going to bring you stress or drain you.
Pamper Yourself aka TREAT YO SELF
The holidays are a great reason to pamper
yourself! Get ya hair did, get ya nails did, get a relaxing massage, take
yourself to lunch, or buy yourself a Christmas gift!
Be Intentional
Ask yourself what is the most important thing to
you during the holidays? What do you want to do? Who do you want to spend time
with? How do you want to feel? Be clear on your priorities during the holidays
and stay focused on what matters to you and get the most meaningful experience
this holiday.
Make a Budget and Respect It
It is easy to want to do the most for our family
and friends during the holidays. Holiday shopping shouldn’t jeopardize your
finances. So, to be realistic, set a limit on how much you want to spend all
together and then break that down to how much you will spend per person, so you
feel good about your purchases.
Ditch the Perfection Mentality
We want the holidays to be a magical time full of
fun, memories, and meaningful time. We strive for perfection but then end up
disappointed or stressed. Perfection is not realistic. This year strive for an
authentic "good enough" holiday!
Decorate for Comfort
If you are anything like we are at Enlightenment,
decorating for the holidays is the best part of the season. There is something
about the soft lighting from the tree, cozy pillows, fluffy blankets, and
holiday candles that provides such comfort. Find ways that you can provide
yourself this comfort and create a space that feels safe and like your
sanctuary.
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