16/11/2025
“Why self-care isn’t selfish, especially during the holidays”**
This time of year hits parents hard.
School plays. Late nights. Shopping. Extra socials.
You’re doing everything for everyone — and nothing for yourself.
And that’s when the guilt shows up:
“Taking time for me feels selfish.”
But here’s the truth 👇
Self-care is not selfish.
It’s survival.
When you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stretched thin…
you can’t show up as the parent, partner, or person you want to be.
Looking after you means:
✨ more patience
✨ more energy
✨ more presence
✨ less stress
✨ and a happier home overall
Your family doesn’t need you running on empty.
They need you fuelled.
💛 How to prioritise YOU during the holidays (without guilt)
1️⃣ Keep your “non-negotiables” tiny
10–15 mins movement.
Protein at each meal.
A short walk.
A moment of silence.
Small things — big impact.
2️⃣ Communicate your needs
A simple:
“I’m taking 20 minutes for myself — I’ll be back after.”
You’ll be surprised how supportive your family actually is.
3️⃣ Add your self-care to the calendar
If it’s scheduled, it happens.
Even short workouts or mini resets count.
4️⃣ Ditch the perfection mindset
You don’t need an hour in the gym.
You don’t need a spa day.
You just need something that recharges you.
5️⃣ Ask for support when you feel overloaded
You don’t have to juggle December alone.
Lean on your partner, friend, or coach.
✨ Final reminder
Taking care of yourself isn’t taking away from your family.
It’s giving them the best version of you.
And you deserve to feel supported, not drained, through this season. 💛
