By Allina Glow | Glowssip Lifestyle
December is beautiful…
but also a little unhinged.
Between last-minute plans, too many events, endless notifications, and the emotional unraveling that somehow always happens on December 27… it’s easy to feel more overwhelmed than festive.
So this year, let’s do something different.
Forget the perfect tree, perfect plans, perfect everything.
Let’s build a holiday season that actually feels good.
Here’s your unconventional self-care guide — the Glowssip way. ✨
#holiday self-care guide
🎧 1. Replace Christmas Music With Your “Main Character” Playlist
Holiday songs are cute… until they play for the 198th time.
Instead?
Put on the playlist that makes you feel like you — confident, grounded, and slightly impossible to mess with.
Instant mood reset.
Instant glow.
🛒 2. Choose a No-Guilt “Lazy Dinner Night” Once a Week
December is chaotic.
You’re allowed to not cook.
Make it a rule:
One evening → zero effort.
Examples:
- sushi delivery
- warm soup and toast
- breakfast-for-dinner
- or… just dessert (yes, it’s allowed)
Self-care is also not doing things.
💌 3. Send One Honest Message to Someone Who Matters
Not a formal card.
Not a generic “Happy Holidays”.
Just one message that feels real.
Examples:
“I’m glad you’re in my life.”
“I thought of you today.”
“Thank you for this year.”
It takes 10 seconds.
But it softens the whole month.
🔕 4. Pick a “Digital Detox Daylight Window”
Not a full day — too unrealistic.
Just one hour of daylight where you don’t touch your phone.
Walk.
Stretch.
Stare at nothing.
Let your mind empty.
Your nervous system will thank you.
✂️ 5. Unfollow 10 Accounts That Drain You
This is self-care.
beauty.
December must.
Glow increases when comparison decreases.
🎁 6. Buy Yourself One “Soft Luxury” Gift
Not expensive — just comforting.
Examples:
- silk scrunchie
- eucalyptus shower spray
- warm socks
- a lip balm you’ve wanted forever
- your favorite tea
December isn’t just about giving.
It’s about receiving… especially from yourself.
🧊 7. Change Your Environment by 10%
Not a makeover. Not a renovation.
Just:
- move a lamp
- add a soft green candle
- replace a chaotic corner with something calm
- add a mini eucalyptus bundle near your mirror
Small changes → massive emotional shift.
💤 8. Let Yourself Do Nothing Without Guilt
A soft life December includes:
- long baths
- naps
- pajamas until noon
- staring at your ceiling while reconsidering life choices
- skipping events you don’t want to go to
This is not laziness.
This is seasonal self-protection.
🌙 Final Glow Thought
This holiday season isn’t about being festive.
It’s about being gentle with your mind, your body, and your expectations.
If all you do is:
- rest,
- protect your peace,
- glow softly…
…then you’ve celebrated in the most beautiful way possible.
holiday self-care guide




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Keep going!