Happy December! I am honestly in disbelief that it’s already December, I feel like I was just writing my last 12 Days post from 2017. But here we are, ready to celebrate the holidays and the end of the year. I am SO excited to be back doing 12 Days of Christmas this year and can’t wait to share all the fun holiday/Christmas themed posts with you. The first post for this year is going to be 24 days of self-care. The holidays can be crazy and hectic (but don’t get me wrong still super fun!), so you want to make sure you’re still taking time to take care of yourself. I’ve put together a list of 24 small and simple things you can do for yourself leading up to Christmas to keep yourself grounded and sane during this busy time of the year. Happy reading and see you for day 2! xx
Day 1- Make your Christmas playlist for the season
Day 2- Buy some flowers or a plant for your vanity, room or house
Day 3- Put on a Christmas themed face mask
Day 4- Read a new/fun book
Day 5- Start working on a Christmas coloring book or puzzle
Day 6- Get outside and do something new
Day 7- Reach out to an old friend or someone you haven’t talked to in a while
Day 8- Cook dinner for yourself and/or others (this may sound like it could add more stress, but the act of cooking and baking can also be so therapeutic).
Day 9- Get your fingers and toes all ready for Christmas, whether you do it yourself or you treat yourself to a mani-pedi
Day 10- Have a night in to yourself, order your favorite take-out, binge your favorite show and light your favorite candles
Day 11- Try a new exercise routine; Zumba, pilates, spin, etc.
Day 12- Do a good deed; trust me, it will help you feel so good
Day 13- Take a bath with your favorite bath bomb or bath salts
Day 14- Experiment with essential oils, find your favorite scents and combinations
Day 15- Have a DIY day and try a new hand-on project you’ve been wanting to try
Day 16- Try meditating using an app
Day 17- Do an at-home facial using all your favorite beauty and skin-care products
Day 18- Redecorate/reorganize your room or your work space
Day 19- Treat yourself to a small pre-Christmas treat; don’t stress yourself out over spending money, but get yourself something small you’ve been wanting
Day 20- Take a social media hiatus for a few hours; be present and enjoy time with family and friends
Day 21- Explore your neighborhood and find your new favorite coffee shop or cozy spot
Day 22- Wrap Christmas presents and fill stocking, it’s such a mood booster
Day 23- Have a Christmas movie night complete with your favorite holiday drinks and snacks
Day 24- Bake your favorite Christmas cookies to share with your family and friends
