The holiday season is right around the corner, and as much as we love Christmas, there’s no denying that it’s usually a very stressful time for many of us. If it’s not running around buying gifts in the holiday rush, it’s the end of term assignments for the college students. Not to mentioned mothers who usually end up carrying the burden of planning everything for Christmas alone. This is for you, because you all deserve to take some time for yourself and just relax. So get in the Christmas spirit, because here are 7 cozy self care ideas for Christmas that you should try.
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Take a day, or several and focus on you. These self care tips will help you wind down and get in the perfect Christmas mood.
Comfy Christmas PJs
If you don’t own an ‘ugly’ Christmas sweater and matching pyjama trousers, you’re doing Christmas wrong. This is the ultimate comfort outfit to wear on a self care day. Not only will it put you right in the Christmas spirit, but you will be so comfy and cozy, which is essential for your self care day. Bonus points if you put on matching sets with your significant other, family or friends if you’re spending your self care day with them.
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Light a Fire or a Christmas Candle
Set the mood. Nothing feels more cozy than to have a warm, crackling fireplace to heat you up, or beautiful candles that fill your home with the scent of Christmas. OR even better, both. Here are some gorgeous candles that will have your house smelling like pure Christmas, more specifically a Christmas tree, Christmas spice and Christmas Cookies.
Hot Chocolate
With your PJs on and the fire lit, it’s time for the coziest drink imaginable. A rich, hot chocolate with tons of whipped cream and marshmallows. Don’t hold back!
Bake Christmas Cookies
This list of self care ideas for Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a sweet snack. Get a Christmas cookie cookbook and bake some tasty goods to go with your hot chocolate. Put some good old Christmas playlist on while you’re in the kitchen. Not only is it fun and sooo tasty, but it will leave your house smelling amazing. If cookies aren’t your thing, make your favourite brownies, or a why not a cake, who cares? As long as you love it.
Christmas Movie Marathon
And for the main event – A Christmas Movie Marathon. What better way to enjoy your hot chocolate and Christmas cookies than to crawl under some blankets and enjoy the best holiday films. It’s cozy, nostalgic and relaxing most of all.
Wrap Christmas Gifts
This might not be everyone’s idea of self care, but it can actually be really therapeutic and fun to wrap beautiful thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Put a nice podcast on, or maybe a Christmas playlist, take your time and enjoy the process instead of stress-wrapping all the gifts the day before Christmas. Not only can it be relaxing, but it will relieve your stress by knowing you’ll be done with a task.
Wrapping paper can be quite tedious. Why not try this portable wrapping paper cutter which is known to make the process so much easier.
Self Care Journaling
After a long, hopefully relaxing day of Christmas self care it’s time to get your journal out. Getting your feelings and thoughts out on paper can be such a therapeutic way to wind down. Take your time to reflect on the year that has past, and start planning for the year to come. Write down your accomplishments, what you’re proud of, what you wish you would have done, and your goals.
Sometimes, prompt journals can be useful, but this journal allows you to express all your thoughts without restriction, and you can take it with you anywhere.
Final Thoughts on Self Care Ideas for Christmas
As much as we love the holiday season, it can be tough for many of us. There’s so much to do, and often so little time to actually enjoy it. So please, make time for yourself, even if it’s just for a day, or small moments throughout your week, to focus on self care. It’s important to actively give yourself time to relax so that you too, can enjoy the magic that is Christmas.
