20 ways to take care of yourself over the holidays

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The days leading up to the holiday break can be event-filled and stressful for educators. I want to encourage everyone to make time for self-care during the holiday break. We have to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others.

Here are some ideas for self-care over the holidays.

Be social

• Write and send an encouraging email
• Write and send a thank you note to someone who’s not expecting it
• Invite a friend to meet you for coffee
• Bake cookies for a neighbor or friend
• Call a friend or relative 
• Visit a nursing home

Nurture Yourself

• Drink a cup of hot tea
• Light some candles (Sage & Lavender candles with essential oils)
• Take a brisk walk outdoors
• Read a good book
• Write a daily affirmation 
• Create a vision board
• Go to bed earlier

• Start your day like Jessica

Get creative

• Visit an art museum
• Try a new recipe (Try one from my "Recipes" Pinterest board)
• Learn a new dance
• Do a craft project
• Create your life soundtrack in iTunes or Spotify
• Wake up early and paint the sunrise

Finding time to nurture yourself can be a challenge. It's especially hard if you're not used to making yourself a priority.

How to create more time for yourself

• Wake up 15-30 minutes before everyone else and meditate in the quiet
• Get your coffee ready the night before so it is ready for you in the morning
• Don’t check email until you’ve done your “chores” or “to-do list”
• Turn off notifications on your phone & apps
• Create “no electronics” times during the day
• Consolidate your errands

I would love to hear how YOU take care of yourself over the holidays! Please leave me a comment below or reach out to me on twitter. 

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