While December brings joy and happy family memories to many people, one aspect of the holiday season that isn’t often discussed is the effects of nostalgia and homesickness.
By getting ahead of things and evaluating your upcoming 6 weeks, you can create a holiday season that allows you to spend time with those you love, participate in holiday traditions, AND make meaningful memories while maintaining your self-care.
While the food, family time, and kick-off of the official holiday season are all great parts of Thanksgiving, the biggest theme of Thanksgiving is being thankful for what you have. Gratitude is a critical part of the holiday and it’s also an important part of self-care.
We’ve all had that day that seems to keep getting worse. Whether it’s getting stuck in traffic, waking up to a sick child, or workplace stress and conflict, there are a myriad of ways that a bad day can start off. Sometimes, it may feel like you should just go back to bed and try again tomorrow, but that isn’t usually a feasible option. Luckily, there are some tried and true ways to improve your mood and day that involve caring for yourself (and others). Keep reading below to find out about some of the ones that work best for me and those I know.
You may be wondering how you can possibly have time to practice self-care in the middle of a bout of illness. However, the good news is that you still can! As we head into the fall and winter months when sickness becomes more common, here are a few tips for taking care of yourself as you walk through your sickness and get back to normal!
