Care: The Ultimate Act of Self-Preservation
The Christmas season often comes with its own set of challenges: busier schedules, financial pressures, family dynamics, and the constant demand to ‘do it all.
In the midst of it, it’s easy to push aside your own needs and focus on everyone else. But here’s a truth worth remembering: you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Self-care is not selfish—it’s essential. Taking time to care for yourself is one of the greatest protective measures you can take against stress, burnout, and the curveballs life inevitably throws your way.
What Does Self-Care Really Mean?
Self-care is more than just bubble baths and spa days (though those are great too!). At its core, self-care is about listening to your needs and giving yourself the tools to recharge, recover, and show up for life with energy and intention. It’s a way to build resilience, adapt to changes, and strengthen your ability to handle whatever comes your way.
Think of it like this: life can sometimes feel like being in a storm. Self-care is the shelter that protects you, the warm blanket that comforts you, and the sturdy boots that help you keep walking through it.
What Are Your Self-Care Routines?
Take a moment to reflect:
🌸What do you currently do to take care of yourself?
🌸Are you giving yourself time to rest, recharge, and reset?
🌸How could you improve your routines, even by 1% of your day?
Sometimes, even small acts of self-care can make a big difference.
5 Simple Self-Care Practices to Try This Holiday Season
Start Your Day with Intention
Instead of jumping straight into the chaos of the day, take a few moments in the morning just for you.
🌸Stretch, meditate, or journal for five minutes.
🌸Set an intention for the day, like ‘I will stay calm’ or ‘I will prioritise what matters.’
Say No Without Guilt
Overcommitting can drain your energy. Practice saying no to things that don’t align with your priorities or capacity.
🌸Remember, saying no to others often means saying yes to yourself.
Take Mini Breaks
Life doesn’t always allow for long breaks, but even a few minutes of self-care can help.
🌸Go for a short walk, enjoy a cup of tea mindfully, or simply close your eyes and breathe deeply for a minute.
Nourish Your Body
Your body needs fuel to function, especially during busy times.
🌸Drink plenty of water, choose meals that energise you, and don’t skip meals in the rush of the day.
Celebrate the Small Wins
Self-care is also about kindness to yourself. Instead of focusing on what you didn’t get done, celebrate what you did accomplish.
How to Build a Self-Care Routine
Creating a sustainable self-care routine starts with small, actionable steps.
🌸Identify one thing that helps you recharge (e.g., reading, gardening, yoga).
🌸Commit to spending at least 1% of your day on it—that’s just 14 minutes!
🌸Gradually add more self-care practices as you build the habit.
C in WORKBENCH Stands for Care
In the Workbench for the Mind program, C represents Care. It’s about learning to care for yourself so you can handle life’s challenges with strength and resilience. Through this module, you’ll explore how to become more adaptive to change, build stronger relationships, and recover from life’s curveballs.
Join Us for a Free Intro Session
This Christmas season, let’s make self-care a priority. Join me for a FREE introductory session of Workbench for the Mind, where we’ll explore practical ways to care for yourself and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
When: Sunday, 15th December 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Loxton
Speaker: Suzi Evans, Emotional Intelligence Coach & Creator of Workbench for the Mind
A short background of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 program: Created by Suzi Evans—Emotional Intelligence coach, trusted Mental Health First Aid trainer, and Positive Psychology advocate—this program is all about equipping you with the tools to rebuild, strengthen, and reignite your best life.
Inspired by Suzi’s son Muzz’s favourite place, the workbench, it’s a metaphor for the incredible potential of your mind to craft a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy.
Register Now for FREE!
Spaces are limited, so make sure you reserve your spot today.
To register, simply fill out this link: **https://forms.gle/Yu25shYkHcnK7oF8A**
We will only be catering to the first 15 registrants!
Your Free Guide: Find the Real You
Start your self-care journey today with my free workbook, Find the Real You. This guide will help you reflect on what’s holding you back and take small steps toward a more balanced, intentional life.
Click here to download your FREE guide
To complete your journey, I also have two Christmas gifts just for you!
Two Holiday Gifts Just For You and Your Friends
Practice emotional intelligence with your friends, relatives or loved ones as I give you a treat for you and your bestie or buddy!
🎁 Gift Reveal #1: A Treat for You and Your Bestie!
This Christmas, grab two copies of Grief Book—one for you and one for your bestie—for the price of just one!
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Make sure to use the code CHRISTMAS GIFT upon checkout to avail your gift!
🎁 Gift Reveal #2: Bring-A-Buddy to the Workbench for the Mind Program!
Enrol in the Workbench for the Mind program this Christmas, and bring your buddy along for FREE!
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Make sure to use the code BUDDYGIFT upon checkout to avail your gift!
This season, give yourself the gift of care. Because when you take care of yourself, you’re better equipped to handle whatever the holidays—and life—may bring. ❤️
