The following is from a series on self-care to help you through the holidays.  So here’s wishing you a cruelty free Christmas or joyous holiday!

Plan more rest.  In the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s easy to neglect ourselves.  Does the tree really need more decorations, do you really need to buy one more present.  Look at your calendar and write in me times.  This could be a hour on Sunday afternoon to read a book or take a nap.  Make plans to get together with friends in January.  Simplify, simplify, simplify.