Have you had a full night’s sleep yet still feel tired and sluggish throughout the day? Or, have you taken a day off from work but still feel drained? It doesn’t feel like you’ve gotten enough rest even after holiday vacations.

Well, maybe you do have enough rest, but you haven’t rejuvenated yourself.

The holidays are described as a time of giving: giving gifts, giving our time, or giving to charity. We give to others, but are we remembering to give to ourselves as well?

“I don’t have time for self-care,
but what I really don’t have time for
is feeling like crap.”

-Joyful Living with Jen Lefforge

When our busy work days demand so much of our time, attention, and energy, taking “me-time” is important but may make us feel selfish or guilty because we’re not being productive. Or, sometimes we mean to engage in self-care but get swept up in our busy, stressful lives.

This is your friendly reminder to pause, check in on your well-being, and make time to engage in self-care.

Self-care is the process of taking care of oneself in ways that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This is about creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your mind, body, and soul.

Whether you are celebrating the holidays or not, this time of year can bring a lot of feelings with it. In this week’s newsletter we want to provide you with some gentle self care practices to help you navigate this holiday season with grace, for yourself and those around you.