Inspirations: easy self care for the festive season

As we hurtle towards the Christmas holidays in the final work week and attempt to finish up, complete schedules, hit targets and smash deadlines, is your self care slipping?

Here are 8 self care areas that you can indulge in that won’t stretch your waistline!

Physical balance

Physical well-being serves as the cornerstone for wellbeing. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and ample sleep, will create a foundation of energy to enrich the quality of your life. Some ideas:

Savoring wholesome meals

Engaging in daily movement, be it a brisk walk or invigorating workout

Supplementing with probiotics or multivitamins

Kickstarting the day with a glass of water

Prioritising sleep 

Seeking sunlight for a vitamin D boost

Immersing in nature

Unwinding with a soothing bath or shower

Mental balance:’

Cultivate the garden of your mind’ with activities that stimulate cognitive function and foster a growth mindset. Your mind is your best friend when you intentionally make it so. 

Learning new skills or languages

Setting intentional goals, both business and personal

Exploring new personal growth ideas

Processing thoughts through journaling

Embracing gratitude as a daily practice

Detoxing from social media 

Engaging in mind stretching games like chess

Cultivating positivity through mindful thinking

Creating a version of yourself that you want to become and stepping into that

Emotional Balance:

Understand and embrace your emotions, forging a path to self-love and acceptance.

Establishing healthy boundaries to support preserving energy  

Carving out moments of solitude, free from distractions

Using journaling to access unconscious and help process emotions

Seeking guidance and support through conversation 

Allowing tears to be part of the process 

Practicing self-love

Affirming positivity through written declarations

Seeking support when needed

Environmental balance: Harmony in Surroundings:

Craft an environment that nurtures your well-being, ensuring it uplifts rather than distracts.

Making your bed!

Travelling for a change of scenery

Organising and decluttering personal and work spaces

Regularly purge and organise the wardrobe

Finding inspiration elsewhere - E.G. write in a local coffee shop

Exploring new surroundings

Letting music help wind down in the evening

Financial Wellness:

Forge a positive relationship with finances, alleviating stress and fostering a mindset open to discussions about money.

Setting clear financial goals

Affirming positive financial attitudes

Cultivating a habit of monthly savings

Staying informed with financial news

Investing in your future in small ways

Leveraging money apps for financial tracking

Tackling debts proactively

Social Flourish:

Nurture relationships and communication skills, embracing the interconnected dance of social self-care.

Cultivating new personal and professional connections

Staying connected with friends and relatives

Prioritising quality time with friends

Expressing gratitude through heartfelt messages

Minimising negative interactions and biddgin farewell to toxic connections

Regularly tapping into support systems

Establishing healthy boundaries in relationships

Intentionally cherishing moments and finding moments to cherish

Cultivating an engaged online community

Sending handwritten letters

Recreational balance:

Allocate time for pure enjoyment, tapping into activities that bring joy without taxing the mind.

Embarking on solo or group travels

Indulging in a pamper day

Unwinding with a film

Channeling creativity through art or crafts

Immersing in nature's embrace

Losing yourself in fiction

Board games or puzzles

Join an in-person exercise class

Spiritual Serenity:

Find solace and purpose in challenging times, nurturing your inner being through spiritual self-care practices.

Meditating and breath work

Getting out in nature

Visiting places of worship

Yoga for spiritual and physical alignment

Dedicating time to introspection and core values

Engage in manifestation practices

In the grand tapestry of self-care, it's not about extravagant treats but rather daily, intentional practices that fuel your internal fire. 

It’s not always easy to maintain or prioritise self care in our busy lives, however taking small steps to build a habit and reminding yourself of the ’Why’ will help to progress. Finding support via a coach can vastly improve the odds of success through conversations that bring awareness to needs and challenge the status quo in a constructive way. 

Building in self care habits and seeing it as a compass can support you towards vitality, contentment, and the ability to radiate positivity to others.

What self care do you practice, or wish to practice more of? Does this resonate? Then jump on a call and have a no obligation chat - I love to talk about this kind of stuff!