Taking care of yourself during the holidays can get left behind when you are overloaded with more things to do and little time for you to relax and unwind. Since you are probably the organizer of the holiday, you can also control how well you take care of yourself during these busy times.
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Carol Ebert, MSN, RN
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Self - Care - what's that and who has time for it during the Holidays?
All year we work hard to take care of ourselves. But what happens during the Holiday Season... This month of overindulgence, busyness, high stress and worries? You need a self-care plan so you can fit self- care in your schedule.
Check out this video and respond to the questions below.
1. Compared to other times of the year, during the holiday season I:
(check all that apply)
__ have less free time
__ get less sleep
__ get less exercise
__ eat more sweets and consume more calories in general
__ drink more alcohol
__ have more tasks and responsibilities
__ have less time to be alone
__ am more worried about money
__ spend less relaxed time with friends
__ have less relaxed time with my family
__ have more responsibilities at work
__ have other stressors:___________________________
2. How does this make you feel?
3. Check the rejuvenating, coping techniques that are most effective in helping you relax and unwind.
__ Going for walks
__ Hot baths or showers
__ Meditation
__ Prayer
__ Visiting close friends
__ Watching TV
__ Exercise
__ Massage
__ Naps
__ Reading for pleasure
__ Yoga or other stretching exercises
__ Time alone with your partner
__ Other _________________________________
4. Do you tend to do more, less, or the same amount of the above activities during the holiday season?
__ More __ Less __ Same
5. How would the holiday season change if you did more of them?
Please share what works for you regarding self-care practices.
More videos in this series
#1: Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday
#2: Checking your To-Do Christmas List Twice
#3: Family and Friends
#4: Your Holiday Fantasy
#5: Managing Holiday Expenses
#6: Holiday Traditions
#7: Appreciating the Spirit of the Holiday
#8: Gift Giving
#9: Children and the Holidays
#10: Holiday Self-Care
#11: Holiday Values
#12: Creating Your Holiday Plan