Although the holiday season is mainly filled with joy, it can bring on added emotions. With our social calendars filling up and pressure from families, the holidays can be taxing on our bodies. If you want to find better ways to manage the uptick in activity, here are the seven best self-care strategies this holiday season.
Focus on Physical Health
It is easy to forget about your own physical needs when preparing for the holiday season. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of making time to move for the ultimate self-care. The movement will help manage stress and protect you from developing a cold or other seasonal-related issues. Here are some more ideas to get you moving this holiday season.
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Eat Well
Great nutrition goes hand in hand with moving more. For self-care during the holidays, it’s essential to counterbalance all of the festive foods and drinks. Focusing on nutrition will help boost your mood and give you the necessary nutrients to boost your immunity. Check out these healthy eating tips.
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Manage Stress
Stress management is essential, especially in the winter months. When we have chronic high stress, it can manifest as weight gain or lowered immunity leaving us susceptible to the cold and flu. Here are some self-care strategies to help you manage stress.
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Stay Hydrated
The human body is 60% water. Natural functions like sweating cause us to lose water daily, so it is important to replenish our stores. Water has vast benefits to help you stay healthy. With most of the holidays occurring in fall and winter temperatures, it can leave your skin dry and cracked. Proper hydration keeps your skin moisturized and youthful, so you look your best for the endless photos and video chats during the holidays.
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Practice Mindfulness and Gratitude
The power of gratitude is often overlooked. When things stress you out during the holidays, remember the reason for the season. It may sound cliche, but something as simple as changing your mindset can put you in a better mood. If you are not sure where to start, here are some self-care strategies for mindfulness and gratitude.
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Check-in with Your Mental Health
The holidays do bring joy but may also trigger mental health struggles. According to NAMI, 64% of people with a mental illness report worsening symptoms during the holidays. Especially dealing with the traumatic events of the past few years, you must check in with your mental health needs. Here are some self-care strategies for mental health.
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Make time for Yourself
One of the best self-care strategies we forget is making time for what we want to do. It is easy to fill up our social calendars with activities during this time, but that can be exhausting! As an introvert, being around people (even family) drains me. I need to do something for myself! Here are some tips and self-care gift ideas to remind you to take care of yourself.
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