15 Self-Care Ideas to Reduce the Stress of the Holidays

Kelsi Stogdill
Dec 20, 2022
2 min read

Oh the holidays! To some they would call it the "most wonderful time of the year."

Between buying and getting gifts, attending family gathering and trying to keep your mental state okay it can be a stressful and scary time of the year. It is so important to make time for self-care this holiday season so we are here to give you 15 self-care ideas.

Limit Time with negative people
Learn to Say No (And not feel guilty)
Message a friend and talk about things not holiday related!
Create a new tradition
Bake your favorite meal for yourself
Watch your favorite movie
Treat yourself
Exercise or do yoga
Stay hydrated
Have a game night with your friends
Color
Drink a cup of tea
Do a spa night for yourself to relax
Play your favorite video game
Ask for support when you need to

Millions are going through grief, heartache and a million other things. We at SNAP want you to know it's okay to ask for support. You are worthy of a great life filled to the fullest with rich experiences. Below are crisis hotline numbers and websites. Please visit these or call if you need to.

Alcoholics Anonymous

CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline (800) 232-4636

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Disaster Distress Helpline Online Peer Support Communities

Disaster Distress Helpline Videophone for American Sign Language Users (PDF, 180KB)

Gamblers Anonymous

Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio (888) 628-9454

Narcotics Anonymous

National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233

National Grad Crisis Line (877) 472-3457

National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673