The Importance of Self-Care. Especially During the Christmas Season

Self-care is usually the first thing to disappear when life gets busy. Or loud. Or emotional.

 

And December has a special way of doing that.

Between Christmas preparations, year-end deadlines and expectations from every direction, it’s easy to forget yourself. In Sweden, even something as beautiful as Lucia on December 13th can add to the rush. Early mornings, white gowns to iron, candles, performances, emotions. Lovely, yes. But also tiring.

Sleep gets shorter. Meals become whatever is quickest. Water is… optional.

And slowly, almost without noticing, the mental load builds.

Self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s not something you earn after you’ve done enough.

It’s maintenance. Especially during the Christmas season.

If you feel like you’ve slipped into a pattern of self-neglect, try this simple daily self-care checklist for a few weeks. Nothing dramatic. Just gentle, consistent care. See what shifts.

Start the Day With Affirmations

 

 

 

It might feel awkward at first. Most things that help do.

When you wake up, look at yourself in the mirror and say something kind.

“Today will be a good day.”

“I am calm, capable and enough.”

Choose words that actually feel believable to you. Repeat them throughout the day, especially when stress creeps in. This kind of positive self-talk supports mental well-being more than we often realize.

Journaling. The Honest Kin

 

Journaling isn’t about pretty notebooks or perfect sentences.

Write in the morning with your coffee if you want to set intentions for the day.

Or write at night, when the house finally quiets down.

Let it be messy. Let it be real.

Getting thoughts out of your head and onto paper is one of the simplest tools for stress relief during busy periods like Christmas.

Set Boundaries. Without Apologizing

 

December often comes with extra everything. Invitations. Tasks. Expectations.

Say no to what drains you.

Create space where you need it.

Boundaries are a form of self-care, even if they feel uncomfortable at first.

Especially then.

Evening Rituals That Calm the Nervous System

A warm bath in the evening can feel almost essential this time of year. Add Epsom salts, dim the lights, light a candle. Let your body soften.

This is also a perfect moment for skincare as self-care.

Apply the Sea Me Mask to deeply nourish and calm winter-stressed skin, or massage a small amount of All You Need Is Me balm onto dry areas, hands or lips. It can even be used as a comforting overnight mask.

Small rituals matter more than we think.

 

 

 

Sleep Is Not Optional

Almost everything feels harder when you’re tired. And December loves to steal our sleep.

Aim for seven to nine hours whenever possible. Even small improvements help. Good sleep supports mental health, skin health and emotional balance, especially during the holidays.

Alone Time Counts. Even Five Minutes

 

 

 

Self-care doesn’t require a weekend away.

Sometimes it’s five quiet minutes before everyone else wakes up.

A short walk outside in the cold, crisp air.

A few chapters of a book instead of scrolling.

Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s grounding.

Nourish Your Skin. And Yourself

 

Daily skincare can become a calming ritual instead of just another task.

A few drops of Face It Serum, gently pressed into the skin morning or evening, is a simple reminder to slow down. Skin often shows stress quickly. Supporting it with nourishing, organic products is part of holistic self-care.

Giving Yourself Permission

 

There is nothing wrong with taking care of yourself.

Nothing wrong with choosing rest during the busiest time of the year.

Nothing wrong with giving yourself a small gift once in a while, whether that’s time, space or a product that genuinely makes you feel good.

Especially now.

Especially in December.