Self-care through the holidays is vital to maintaining a healthy mind and body. Often times we overlook the simple holiday traditions we cherish every year. When we take time to reflect on why these traditions mean so much, we can actually derive great pleasure from these traditions. Simple traditions such as baking cookies, decorating your house, sending holiday cards or even a warm cup of cocoa and a favorite holiday movie, can be just what your mind and body need to recharge. Self-care comes in many forms and during the holidays we need to focus on the why behind our traditions rather than the simple checking items off our to-do list.

This holiday season take the time for your self-care by soaking up your holiday traditions for what they are as a favorite holiday activity rather than just completing a holiday checklist. The holidays are a time for love, laughter and cheer. Self-care comes in all shapes and sizes, and even with the holiday stress we can find time to recharge. How do you find time for self-care during the holidays? What are some of your favorite holiday traditions with your family? Do you find these traditions to be stressful or relaxing? Look for the reason behind the tradition and I believe you will find the traditions to shift from a stressful time to a relaxing time.

Put your mind and body first this holiday season and cherish these special moments with friends and family. And remember no better way to relax than through a personalized custom massage right in the comfort of your own home, hotel or office!