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title: Self-Care Over the Holidays
description: Self-care can be viewed as a luxury or a self-indulgence, but it’s an important part of taking care of your own well-being.
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# [Self-Care Over the Holidays](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/self-care-over-the-holidays)

 Written by [Erin Woulfe](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) | Dec 12, 2022 6:25:39 PM

*1 minute read*

Self-care can be viewed as a luxury or a self-indulgence, but it’s an important part of taking care of your own well-being.

According to Everyday Health, “Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day.”1 It means taking care of ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. When you take care of your body and mind, you can live your best life and be better prepared to combat stress when it happens.

The holiday season can bring joy and happiness, but it can also be the most stressful time of the year. That’s why it’s very important to make time for self-care over the holidays. It’s the best gift you can give yourself and everyone you love.

Click on the image below for activities that reduce stress and promote well-being.

 

 

1 https://www.everydayhealth.com/self-care/

 

**Additional Resources**

[Battling Holiday Depression and Stress](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/assets/wellness-battling-holiday-depression-stress.pdf)

[Making Health Holiday Food Choices](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/assets/making-healthy-holiday-food-choices.pdf)

[Improve Your Long-Term Health: Reduce Stress](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/assets/wellness-improve-your-longterm-health-reduce-stress-infographic.pdf)

 

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