Oct 1, 2021
5 Ways To Pamper Yourself This Holiday Season
The holiday season is filled with sentiments of happiness and love, making it the perfect time to pamper yourself and to truly enjoy every moment. While the holidays are certainly filled with lots of joy, they can also be stressful. But fear not, Venus et Fleur® is here to help!
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Now, let’s discover five ways to pamper yourself this holiday season.
The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself
Taking care of yourself, especially during the holidays, is critical to managing stress and staying happy and healthy. Your body will have more energy if you eat healthy, exercise, and find ways to care for yourself during the holiday season.
This will leave you more time to engage in holiday celebrations, see loved ones, and enjoy the seasonal festivities. Read on to learn about several ways that you can take care of yourself during the holidays.
Ways To Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
The holiday season is full of hustle and bustle, and your social calendar will fill up quickly. This is why it’s critical to find simple and effective ways to take care of yourself during the holidays.
Here are some things you can do to pamper yourself for the holidays.
Practicing Self-Care
A wonderful way to pamper yourself during the holidays is to practice self-care. Self-care is all about making time for yourself and taking care of your physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and social health. This can include anything from watching your favorite Christmas movie to going for a walk.
Here are some simple and calming self-care ideas for the holidays:
- Wake up and do some holiday yoga or meditation to start your day
- Read a book you’ve had your eye on
- Get some new scented candles for your home
- Decorate the Christmas tree
- Spend time journaling or painting
- Cook your favorite Thanksgiving dish
- Get a relaxing massage
- Schedule time to take naps and relax
- Set social boundaries
- Take a walk and spend time in nature
All in all, remember to be grateful this holiday season and to practice these self-care tips to help ease your stress and to help make your holidays special as well.
Buy Yourself a Gift
Buying and receiving gifts go hand in hand with preparing for the holidays. But this year, buy yourself a gift to show yourself some love. It’s okay to add yourself to your holiday shopping list, and in fact, it’s encouraged.
Treating yourself to a special Christmas gift will bring joy to your heart and provide you with emotional fulfillment. When you’re out shopping during those holiday sales, choose some indulgent gifts for yourself, such as a new bathrobe, a luxurious floral room spray, or that new jean jacket you’ve been eyeing.
You can also treat yourself with an extra special gift, such as an arrangement of our luxurious red roses, which will be the perfect addition to your festive home holiday decor this year. Eternity® roses are real, live roses that can last up to a year or longer when they are properly maintained.
If you love working out, give yourself a new gym membership or a new yoga mat. Choose a gift for yourself that will make you smile and bring happiness, beauty, and peace to your soul this holiday season.
Visit Loved Ones and Travel
The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends. Whether your loved ones live in the neighborhood or across the country, traveling to see your favorite people is a beautiful way to pamper yourself and spread joy.
Jump on a flight or plan an exciting road trip and see new sights along the way. Fall and winter are outstanding seasons to travel in. You can see everything from gorgeous autumn leaves to a fresh snowfall. Be sure to pack plenty of warm clothes and a plush jacket, depending on where you are headed.
You can also plan a romantic Christmas getaway with your significant other. Studies show that vacations can do wonders for your happiness and health. Along your trip, be sure to visit Christmas villages or festive small towns to dive into that holiday spirit.
Get a Manicure
During the holidays, it’s all about rushing to get things done. Buying and wrapping presents, cooking holiday dishes, shopping around town, and decorating your home are just some of the busy festivities on the list.
Take a break by taking yourself to get a mani-pedi. This is a sure-fire way to ease your stress and get in the holiday spirit.
Choose festive colors like bright red or darker forest green. For a classic holiday look, get gold French tips that will be sure to dazzle your friends at your next holiday party.
If you prefer to pamper yourself at home, have an at-home spa day! Grab your favorite sugar scrub and jump in a heated bubble bath. Turn on your favorite holiday music and sip on a glass of wine while soaking in the tub. Once you’re done, grab your favorite nail polish and top coat to pamper your fingers and toes.
Getting a mani-pedi is a great way to pamper yourself this season while also adding the perfect holiday touch to your look.
Spend Time in the Kitchen
Lastly, another way to pamper yourself during the holidays is to spend time in the kitchen baking your favorite Christmas cookies and holiday snacks. If you have a sweet tooth, spoil yourself by making some delicious holiday creations.
Sprinkle some marshmallows on top of your hot chocolate, and begin cooking. Cooking at home is wonderful for your mental health because it encourages patience, mindfulness, and creativity. Cooking can also raise your self-esteem and help you feel that holiday joy by sharing your creations with loved ones.
Baking has a calming effect on people, which is why it is the perfect stress reliever for you this holiday season.
Here are some popular holiday recipes that you can try this year:
- A Thanksgiving Apple Pie
- Delicious Pumpkin Pie
- A Boiled Christmas Fruit Cake
- Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Festive Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Classic Sugar Cookies
- Warm Gingerbread Men Cookies
Spending time in the kitchen this holiday season will be sure to bring joy to your senses and is a great way to pamper yourself with some delicious holiday treats.
How To Destress During the Holidays
Now, let’s break down how you can destress during the holidays and discover some helpful tips on how to live your best life this holiday season.
Listen to Soothing Holiday Music
Take deep breaths, meditate, and listen to soothing holiday music to destress during the busy holiday season. Music has a profound effect on the body and can help to quiet your mind, relax your muscles, and will help you to let go of the stresses from your day.
Listen to Christmas music with a slower tempo, such as light jazz or piano to help you to feel more relaxed during the holidays.
Spend Time Exercising
Another way to destress is to spend time exercising. Exercise can help reduce your body’s stress hormones and stimulate the production of endorphins, which will elevate your mood.
Some of the best stress-reducing exercises include jogging, swimming, dancing, cycling, and HIIT workouts. These types of workouts focus on aerobic exercises that will elevate your heart rate and help your body feel more resilient.
Other stress-reducing physical activities include doing yoga, gardening, and doing breathing exercises. These activities will help improve your focus and help your body relax, thus taking your mind off of daily stressors.
Helpful Tips for the Holiday Season
Be sure to also get restful sleep during the holiday season so that your body can recover from each day’s activities.
Lastly, if your social schedule is always overbooked during the holiday season, learn to say no. Make sure that you prioritize your health and wellness instead of focusing all your attention on pleasing other people.
By saying no occasionally, you will feel happier and more present at the events you attend, and you can focus more of your attention on your own well-being. This will allow you to spend more time pampering yourself and spending time doing things you enjoy this holiday season.
Final Remarks
All in all, there are many wonderful ways to pamper yourself this holiday season. Remember to practice self-care and to find ways to treat yourself.
Whether it’s getting a manicure or cooking up a new holiday recipe, follow our stress-free guide on how to pamper yourself this holiday season to feel happy, healthy, and full of the holiday spirit this year.
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