3 Ways To Up Your Self-Care Game This Winter – When we talk about self-care, it’s often about taking bubble baths and using nice face creams. Whilst these methods are great, the truth is that we all deserve a little more. Not only that, but when the weather gets colder and the days get darker it can feel as though that level of self-care is simply not enough. So here are 3 ways to up your self-care game this winter.
3 Ways To Up Your Self-Care Game This Winter
Learn To Say No – Or Yes!
A lot of the time, we’re afraid of upsetting people which means that we end up saying yes to things we really would rather not do – this might be helping them with a task, attending a social event or having people over to your house. Whilst these are often nice things to say yes to if we say yes too much then it can become overwhelming and tiring. If you feel like you need a break then don’t be afraid of saying no to any invites. On the flip side, it can be tempting to hibernate from winter and just stay home on the sofa all day – the odd occasion of saying yes and stepping outside of your comfort zone can do wonders for how you’re feeling.
Instead, stay at home and look after yourself in whatever shape that takes – that could be a bath and a movie night, cooking your favourite food or simply getting out your favourite luxury wax melts as you have a relaxing evening at home, the choice is yours.
Don’t Be Afraid To Seek Help
Whether it’s speaking to friends, talking to a professional or looking up someone to help with a procedure you have wanted to do, don’t be afraid to reach out and do it. For example, if you have always fancied a chemical peel or you want to know more about Botox then maybe now is the time to speak to a Harley Street cosmetic clinic about what they offer and what options might suit you. Of course, you are wonderful as you are so there isn’t a need for these non-surgical cosmetic treatments but also there is no harm is getting them done or looking into them if you fancy it!
Watch Your Spending
This time of year, especially with Christmas around the corner it is easy to up our spending game. This might be something to treat ourselves with to cheer ourselves up or going overboard on Christmas presents for someone else. The truth is that spending in this way could lead to stress about money in the future, especially if you haven’t really the budget to justify it. So, look after yourself and your wallet this year to give yourself the best possible chance of stress-free finances in 2022.
If you have any tips on how to up your self-care game this winter please share them below
Debz x
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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