Phew, the holidays are over again. December is busy and sometimes stressful for all of us. Before we go all out again in 2024, we need to recharge, this is how you do that.
Cut yourself off from social media for a while
After the holidays, social media is full of all kinds of posts about how others celebrated everything. This is of course nice to see, but if you need to recover from the holidays, it can sometimes be quite overwhelming. A social media cleanse might be exactly what you need right now. Put your phone away or put it on ‘Do Not Disturb’, grab a good book and disconnect for a while. You can also go for a walk or listen to music.
Take down all your Christmas decorations
After the holidays, many people leave their Christmas decorations up for a while. This is not crazy at all, but if you want to recharge properly, it is actually good to just get rid of it. Take down your Christmas tree and put all the boxes with Christmas items back where they will be for the rest of the year. Maybe you can also have a cleaning day right away. This way you can make a fresh start and give yourself peace of mind.
Have a self-care day
After the holidays we are just completely exhausted. A self-care day is wonderful to recharge yourself. Run a bath, put on a face mask, make a big cup of tea and put on your favorite series. Take some rest and focus on yourself today, you deserve it!
If possible, put your work aside for a while
We know that this tip is not possible for everyone. But if you have the opportunity to give yourself an extra day of rest, we definitely recommend doing so. Leave the study books closed for a while and put your laptop away. You’ve had so many stimuli this past week. New incentives should be postponed for a while.
Think about the positive things the new year will bring you
While you are recovering from the holidays, you can also start thinking about what the new year will bring. What would you like to achieve this year? What things are already planned that you are really looking forward to? While you recharge, it is certainly good to build up some enthusiasm for the new year! You can also make a list of resolutions or even create a vision board for the new year!
