As much as we love the holiday season, it can also be an emotional rollercoaster. With so many things on your to-do list, it’s easy to put self care on pause and forget about you time. We’re here to remind you that self care should be #1 on that list. You can’t fill the cup of others if yours is empty! We’ve put together this blog to help get you through the most chaotic time of year. Keep reading for our best tips on navigating the holiday season without getting burnt out.
Self Care Tips For The Holiday Season
Importance of Self Care
If you’ve ever had a serious case of burnout over the holiday season, you’re not alone. With family commitments, a list full of presents to get and your normal life to tend to, emotional exhaustion is real and it can hit harder than you might expect.
High stress levels can mess with your focus, disrupt your sleep schedule, and it can impact everything from work to relationships.
Taking time for yourself shouldn’t be a luxury, it should be essential. Plus, we don’t want stress to get in the way of your party plans - you deserve to have fun!
Saying “No”
Learning how to say no is one of the most important skills you’ll ever learn. Being a people pleaser is the default for so many, and this can lead to stretching yourself thin. When someone asks something of you, ask yourself these 3 questions:
- Do I want to do this?
- Do I have the time and energy to do this?
- Will this get in the way of ME time?
Doing things for others can be fulfilling, but if it’s at the expense of your wellbeing - time to say no!
Fill Up Your Cup
What’s something you could do everyday, just because you love it? For some people it’s reading a good book, for others it’s getting dinner and catching up with friends - find something that fills your cup and takes you out of the chaos of everyday life.
Yes, this does include getting your nails done (this is your sign, go treat yourself!).
Get Moving
If you’re feeling unmotivated and tired, text your bestie and organize a morning walk. Moving your body is key to getting those feel-good hormones pumping.
From pilates, to beach runs, to netball, breaking a sweat can help clear the mind and reset your day. Plus, any excuse to wear some cute activewear is a slay.
Sleep Hygiene
We’ll say it louder for the people in the back - GET 8 HOURS OF SLEEP A NIGHT. If there’s one thing not to sacrifice this holiday season, it’s your sleep.
Slip into your fave pajamas, your comfiest sleep mask and put on some relaxing music - the days of falling asleep at midnight and waking up at 5am are over. Promise, your energy levels will thank you for it!
Ask For Support
Reaching out for support can often feel like the hardest part. This is your gentle reminder that you are not a burden and asking for help is one of the best things you’ll ever do.
Even something as simple as asking your bestie to run a quick errand for you can make the world of a difference - you’re not alone!
That’s a wrap on our best self care tips for the holidays. If you take one thing away from the blog, it’s to make time for YOU (even if that means scrolling TikTok for an hour and sending videos to your friends).
We love seeing how our Princess Polly fam celebrate the festive season - make sure to tag us in your pics so we can hype you up in the comments.
