10 Tips for Holiday Self-Care [2024 Repost] | Praise Podcast

With a number of December holidays, are you prepared with your self-care routine?? If not, you are not alone! [List of resources linked + transcript at MoMo634.com]

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00:00:34 --> 00:00:41 Hello, and welcome to Momo 634, motivational moments just for today.

00:00:43 --> 00:00:48 Consider the events of last week a trial run for what's ahead.

00:00:49 --> 00:00:50 How did you do?

00:00:51 --> 00:00:55 With a number of holidays around the world in December,

00:00:56 --> 00:01:02 here are 10 tips to keep or integrate into your self-care routine.

00:01:04 --> 00:01:05 Get your rest.

00:01:06 --> 00:01:07 It goes without saying,

00:01:08 --> 00:01:12 but sleep deprivation exacerbates most mood disorders,

00:01:13 --> 00:01:14 neurological conditions,

00:01:15 --> 00:01:16 and even for the neurotypical,

00:01:17 --> 00:01:19 it can make you feel just blah.

00:01:21 --> 00:01:22 Stay hydrated.

00:01:23 --> 00:01:28 It's easy to get sick and run down when you are doing a lot.

00:01:31 --> 00:01:35 Curate a playlist of upbeat music you enjoy.

00:01:36 --> 00:01:43 Find alternate versions of songs, such as acoustic versions, instrumental only, symphonic or orchestral.

00:01:46 --> 00:01:49 I believe in the power of aromatherapy.

00:01:50 --> 00:01:53 God's pharmacy is the best.

00:01:54 --> 00:01:58 There are so many beautiful and uplifting scents this time of year.

00:01:59 --> 00:02:00 cardamom,

00:02:01 --> 00:02:01 peppermint,

00:02:02 --> 00:02:04 coniferous scents like pine,

00:02:04 --> 00:02:08 or the firs like Siberian fir,

00:02:08 --> 00:02:09 balsam fir,

00:02:09 --> 00:02:10 or Douglas fir,

00:02:11 --> 00:02:12 cypress,

00:02:12 --> 00:02:13 spruce,

00:02:13 --> 00:02:14 cedarwood,

00:02:14 --> 00:02:15 and juniper berry.

00:02:16 --> 00:02:24 Do exercise some caution around young children and pets, making sure the area is well ventilated.

00:02:27 --> 00:02:29 Do the essential things first.

00:02:29 --> 00:02:32 Assign priority status to your to-do list items.

00:02:33 --> 00:02:42 Try not to do more than two highest priority tasks and delegate or defer others on absolute crunch days.

00:02:45 --> 00:02:46 Call in your tribe.

00:02:47 --> 00:02:49 If necessary and you have the means,

00:02:50 --> 00:02:56 seek out a known acquaintance or teen to act as a mother's helper of sorts while

00:02:56 --> 00:02:59 you rest or do essential tasks.

00:03:00 --> 00:03:07 Often others are looking to make extra dollars over the holidays and an hour or two may be all you need.

00:03:08 --> 00:03:09 It can bless you both.

00:03:10 --> 00:03:16 If you are the one needing holiday cash, let your tribe know that you are willing to assist.

00:03:18 --> 00:03:23 Use white, pink, or brown noise while working or doing tasks.

00:03:23 --> 00:03:26 They have subtle differences for sleep,

00:03:26 --> 00:03:26 work,

00:03:26 --> 00:03:27 or other situations,

00:03:28 --> 00:03:31 so know which color works best for what you want to use it for.

00:03:33 --> 00:03:37 There are also lo-fi frequencies and binaural beats for sleep also.

00:03:39 --> 00:03:43 If you have issues with seasonal affective disorder or SAD,

00:03:44 --> 00:03:48 check out the linked mental health resources list for SAD helps.

00:03:50 --> 00:03:54 Linked under this episode is a light similar to the one we use in our home that

00:03:54 --> 00:03:58 supports those suffering with seasonal affective disorder.

00:04:00 --> 00:04:03 Nine and ten are really one and two.

00:04:04 --> 00:04:09 Care for the soul by reading the word and staying constant in prayer.

00:04:09 --> 00:04:14 This time of year gets busy for many.

00:04:15 --> 00:04:17 Be more Mary than Martha.

00:04:18 --> 00:04:21 Read their story in Luke 10, verses 38 and following.

00:04:25 --> 00:04:30 Our meme for today says, you can't be present if you aren't present.

00:04:31 --> 00:04:32 In other words,

00:04:33 --> 00:04:34 if you don't care for yourself,

00:04:35 --> 00:04:40 you can't be in the moment and you may not be able to be at some of these holiday

00:04:40 --> 00:04:41 events or host them.

00:04:43 --> 00:04:45 Be good to yourself.

00:04:47 --> 00:04:48 As a note,

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