Does the busyness of the holiday season leave you zapped of peace and joy?
How do you take care of yourself in the midst of all the holiday preparations?
When you’re giving out gifts to others, give a few gifts to yourself as well.
15 self-care tips for taking care of yourself this Christmas.
1. Pray for God to give you the strength and stamina to accomplish all He has for you to do in a day.
2. Prepare yourself by spending time in God’s presence each morning.
3. Just say no. Allow yourself the freedom to make the best yes for you and your family.
4. Choose clothing options that make you feel good about yourself even on the busiest of days.
5. Narrow down your tasks and activities. Keep the ones that have the greatest importance. Let the other ones go.
6. Mark your calendar with “me time.” Read a good book. Relax in a hot bath.
7. Set the tone in your home with your favorite candle and soothing music.
8. Don’t cut your sleep short. Keep a consistent sleep schedule so you have the energy and mental fortitude to accomplish your tasks each day.
9. Pay attention to what you tell yourself. Don’t give in to negativity.
10. Remember the grace you give others? Give grace to yourself as well. If you fail at something today, remember God’s mercies are new each morning.
11. In the busyness of the holidays, it’s easy to grab snacks that are full of sugar. Plan in advance to have healthy treats on hand that boost your energy.
12. Schedule a few minutes of physical exercise each day. Even 15 minutes will lift your mood and combat fatigue.
13. Take time to enjoy the simple things in life. Go caroling with your family. Watch your favorite Christmas movie.
14. Break the routine! Give yourself the freedom to do something different.
15. Plan one day each week to take a break from holiday preparations. Ask God to help you get more done in six days than you would in seven.
With a little bit of planning, you can give yourself a gift of love this season. And, keep the peace and joy that God offers.
Which gifts will you choose to give yourself?
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It’s easy to neglect self-care during this time of year. Thank you for the reminder to slow down. Visiting from #coffeeforyourheart
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Thanks for sharing practical tips …
He whispers ‘peace, be still.’
Advent blessings, Michelle …
These tips are necessary and on time. I appreciate you sharing them. I have identified a couple that I need to apply.
Great advice! I tend to fail on the exercise and sleep.. when my to do list is long my sleep is always interrupted by my inability to turn off my brain.
Those are some wonderful tips! I already put a lot of them into practice and one thing that helps me every single minute of the day is remembering and repeating what my dad tells me all the time: God is in control. That’s my mantra. 🙂
I love these practical tips. Self-care is something I tend to push off even though I know it is important.
Absolutely love this list. I really needed this today as I am getting ready to head to another Christmas party. I love Christmas it is my favorite time of year, this year has been a bit much though. Getting ready to say no to a few things and spend some time taking care of myself. Visiting from Grace & Truth.
Such a great list of ways to keep ourselves rested and healthy this season! Number 8 is a big one I struggle with! I definitely need to get more sleep, which helps so much! Thanks for sharing!
This list is full of such practical helps!! Number 4 and Number 10 need to be highlighted for me this week 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
This is a great list, Michelle! It can be hard to get exercise in these days, but I am always thankful I did afterward! Thanks for sharing on Grace and Truth.
Great list!
I’m glad I found this on the link up. I needed the reminders.
Love this message so much!! Great tips and great encouragement. I am not as busy as I was many years ago when the children were home, but I still need these tips to help during this season and really anytime that I am busy. This Christmas I waited until yesterday to do some decorating and I leisurely did what I wanted to do to make our home festive but peaceful. Then last night I read and finished a good book; sat quietly at the end of the day with my hubby and spoke through messenger with a sweet friend, who is struggling with surgery recovery and great pain. My heart is so full of love that I want it to spill over on others. Thank you, Michelle, for these insights and compassion for yourself and others.
My biggest problem is not being too busy. With this pandemic, so many plans and activities are canceled. My problem is having too much time on my hands. I always loved the hustle and bustle of shopping, hearing the Christmas music in the malls, and a lot of parties and get/ togethers at church and with friends and family. Shopping has been mostly on line and most activities canceled trying to be safe. BUT, know God is in control.
Good list. Love #4. I don’t think I have ever seen that one on a list. But clothes can cheer us and make our day more comfortable.
What a great prescription! Thanks for sharing these holiday insights for self-care!