This December, it is so important to take care of ourselves this holiday season. Here are tools to help you with just that.
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Featured articles:
25 simple ways to take care of yourself over the holidays
This holiday season we may be feeling a little weary, a little concerned, a little excited, relieved, anxious, sad, happy … whew, all the feelings. No matter how you feel about the upcoming holiday season, consider this article an invitation to take extra good care of yourself over the next few months.
Self-care during the holidays will help you feel better and more relaxed through a more challenging time and perhaps inspire new habits and interest in putting yourself first in the new year and onward..."
Remembering the "me" in merry: Self-care strategies for this holiday season
The holiday season is filled with hustle and bustle. There’s plenty of excitement from seeing family and friends, but also stress, travel, long lines, planning, preparation — and a range of emotions from positive to negative.
For many, the holiday season means planning and taking care of others. However, this leaves little time for taking care of oneself. Below are a few ideas on how to practice self-care during this holiday season..."