HOW TO DE-STRESS AT CHRISTMAS
This post was originally published on 21st December 2016 & edited on 12th December 2017!
Christmas, despite being the most wonderful time of the year, is stressful for many. The pressure of cooking, buying presents and seeing family members as well as the financial strain that encompasses all of the above can mean you’re spending the festive season with a headache instead of relaxing and enjoying yourself. Here’s my recipe for a perfectly Christmassy pamper evening to de-stress.
Start off your evening by hopping into the bath. Light some candles, use your favourite bath products (maybe you still have some left from last Christmas?) and pop on some relaxing music, an episode of your favourite Netflix show or perhaps one of my YouTube videos…? If you don’t want to risk your electronics near the water, you could read a magazine or a book.
Once you’ve dried off, wrap yourself up in the cosiest pyjamas you can find, grab a blanket if it’s extra chilly and settle down in front of the telly (cats optional). Chuck on the cheesiest Christmas film you can bear and treat yourself with your favourite snacks. How about a hot chocolate with marshmellows, popcorn or a selection box?
Whilst indulging in some festive films and snacks, why not treat your skin with a face mask? It’s important to keep your skin hydrated during the winter months to prevent it from drying out so grab a moisturising sheet mask or a peel-off mask so you don’t have to get up to rinse it off. Whilst you wait for the mask to do its magic, you could paint your nails in festive colours (I’m going for green and gold), do some colouring or journaling, or simply relax.
Finally, fill a hot water bottle and tuck it into fresh sheets so that your bed is extra toasty when you climb in. I always put mine where my feet will be – cold toes at night are not relaxing whatsoever – and you’ve got the perfect pampered evening.
Great tips,will keep this in mind 😄
I’ve been watching plenty of Christmas films, definitely a good way to destress.
I’ve also been colouring in. I find it very relaxing to pop in a Christmas film and then colour away to my heart’s content. I’ve got a couple of Christmas colouring books too so it’s helping me feel festive and mellow at the same time. 😉
I used to be really into colouring but sort of fell off the bandwagon with that a bit! I should get back into it, it’s so soothing
Hi Hollie, Have nominated you for the Mystery Blog award, its over on my blog for details, hope you can join in! 🙂
Aw thank you so much!
You had me at eating all the chocolate and having all the baths. Great suggestions!
Christmas for me is literally the least stressful time of the year, but somehow i still found myself reading this?? i need to get my face mask out brb
Great tips, which I could do that but not until I go home. My family starts staying together as of Monday and will be together until the 26th.
You’re such a great writer holly
Thank you for such an amazing blog!