*** This post is in collaboration with a brand, all opinions are solely my own.***
It’s easy to find yourself overcommitted during the upcoming few months. So here are my tips for slow living during the festive season:
Indulge in cosy nights in. Think nights snuggled up under thick blankets with mugs of hot chocolate, warm cookies and a festive film on in the background. I’m a huge proponent of candles and essential oil diffusers as I find that certain scents can really aid in relaxation. I’d encourage you to take a look at some Aromatherapy gift sets.
Just say no sometimes! There are social occasions galore during the festive period, but as an extroverted introvert, if I say yes to all of them I find myself severely overtaxed. The second that I don’t have enough time to myself, my anxiety starts to increase and everything goes downhill. I like to physically schedule in my diary days to do absolutely nothing and I won’t infringe on that to make sure that I can have some time to myself.
Don’t buy miscellaneous gifts. I’m not talking about not gifting your children or your partner a gift, but the extended realm of gifting (friends, extended family, colleagues) that can go on for ages. Instead, what about writing them an extremely thoughtful card, or if you really feel the need to give them something, homemaking something?
Last year, we gifted most family members with some homemade sweet and spicy cashews that I whipped up. Or if you do strongly feel the need to buy a gift, focus on something that person really needs, not tat. I’ve blogged before that for my partner, I focus on the categories of ‘want, need, wear and read”. You can also check out my list of eco-friendly, sustainable gifts.
Do you have any tips for avoiding burnout around the holidays?
*** This post was in collaboration with a brand, all opinions are forever my own.***
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