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If there’s any month in the year you should really prioritize self care, it’s definitely December.
Why?
December likely means a huuuuge ramp-up in your personal life between holidays, gift shopping, family gatherings, and everything else! Needless to say, this month brings a lot of hustle and bustle. It’s also when we dip into Ohio's cold, dark winter days and all-too-familiar feelings of sadness that come with changing seasons. It’s super important to check in with yourself and make time for you.
Check in with yourself regulary and honor your needs. Start by asking yourself these three questions:
How is my body feeling?
Pay attention to the signs that your body is giving you. Where are you holding tension?
What boundaries do I need to enforce?
Are you saying yes to things you don’t want to do? Are you letting someone else infringe on your time or space?
Have I taken care of my basic needs?
Have you showered? Fed yourself? Taken your vitamins/meds? Cleaned up your living space? Moved a curtain to the side so you're getting a little bit of sun?
Take a deep breath. Relax those shoulders. Let’s look at these shiny and new days ahead of us, the very last of this year. How are you you going to give yourself what you need so that you can show up as your whole self for others?
Take care of yourself. It's the best gift you can give yourself and others this holiday season.
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