Replace Your Advent Calendar With Self-Care Every Day of December
We’re a few days into December and maybe you, like me, are seeing everyone opening their advent calendars all over Social Media. Even though Advent is a Christian tradition, these fun, cute calendars have become a staple in households everywhere during the month of December. Each has 24 boxes with a treat inside for each day of the month of December. Some have tiny chocolates, others have different flavors of tea, and some even have treats for your pet to enjoy every morning. Even if you’re not religious, it’s a wonderful way to end the year by bringing joy and excitement into the final month.
Advent calendars are a fun tradition because they give you something to look forward to every single day in December. As a child, I loved opening my calendar every day and seeing what treat I would get to enjoy. Now, instead of buying a calendar, I create one. Every day in December, I treat myself to a different self-care activity. I make my calendar on November 30th, and I post it on my fridge and every day I check to see what I’m going to do for myself.
Even though we’re already a day into December, you can still create your own self-care calendar! Spend some time thinking about all the things that bring you joy, and schedule one for every day this month. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Have a cup of tea in front of the fire
- Call someone you love
- Go for a walk in nature
- Buy yourself a warm beverage from your favorite coffee shop
- Cook your favorite meal
- Turn off your phone all day (or don’t go on social media)
- Get cozy and watch a holiday movie
- Journal
- Take a bath
- Meditate
- Have a dance party in your living room
- Do Yoga
- Start a new book
- Set some goals for the New Year
- Donate clothes you don’t wear anymore
- Buy a planner for 2022
- Light a candle
- Try a new fitness class
- Do something artistic — draw, paint, whatever you like!
- Write down ten things you’re grateful for
- Get up early
- Do a face mask
- Bake something
- Order take-out from your favorite restaurant
End your year on a good note, and you’ll be sure to start 2022 feeling great! If you need more ideas, there are tons of pre-made self-care lists out there to choose from.
