5 Self-Care Traditions for Yule

Cozy it up this Yuletide with these simple, soul-nourishing traditions.

Listen, you’ve got to take care of yourself.

Feel invigorated rather than depleted this holiday season by replenishing yourself and tending to your own well-being. Recharge your holiday cheer so you’ll have more to share.

Here are five places to start.

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1. Replenish Your Loungewear Wardrobe

There are so many cozy socks, pajamas, robes, and slippers are in the stores at this time of year.

As investments go, treating yourself to cozy loungewear is a small one, but it will bring so much comfort and joy. So show yourself you care.

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Order a Magical Calendar You Love

I love how many gorgeous witchy calendars are out there now. (Who else remembers when there were, like, two?)

December’s the time to order your favorite.

Here’s one. Here’s another. Here’s another.

3.  Stock Up on Books

I’m sure there are Witches who don’t love books, but I haven’t met any of them.

If you have a library card, go grab yourself a stack of books, or use Libby to load up your Kindle for free.

Or, purchase a stack to have on hand for when you curl up on the sofa during these cold winter months.

If you’re looking for your next great read, here are some books I’ve enjoyed lately.

I loved this Witchy domestic thriller: The Change

I was fascinated and illuminated by this memoir by an actual sociopath: Sociopath: A Memoir

I revisited this one out of necessity and it brought me much-needed clarity: The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control

I found this novel to be super fun and engaging, but also smart and relevant: Come & Get It

In this one, I was horrified and entranced to discover the weird and unsettling philosophies of Steve Bannon and the Alt-Right: War for Eternity: Inside Bannon’s Far-Right Circle of Global Power Brokers

If you haven’t read Untamed yet, try it. I loved it.

Having suffered from body image issues from a young age, I found More Than a Body to be particularly healing.

…If you read any of these, come back and let me know what you think.

Also for your consideration, my very own Radiant: Embracing Your Power and Beauty at Midlife 

4. Hoard Holiday Tea 

Witches are traditionally tea hoarders. It’s a thing.

As you probably know, there are some especially fun limited editions out this time of year. Grab the ones that call to you so you’ll be ready to cozy it up this season with your books and your slippers and your robe.

Remember to say a little blessing over it to infuse it with magical and healing qualities while it steeps.

5. Diffuse Essential Oils

Make your home smell and feel amazing this Yuletide by diffusing some of the essential oils.

Ideas for Yule: rosemary, peppermint, orange, clove, cinnamon, pine, and fir needle. (If you have pets, do be sure the oil you choose is safe for them to be around.)

Also check out this post about Magical Herbs and Aromatherapy for Yule.

When you take the time to show yourself some extra love this Yuletide, your cup of holiday cheer will runneth over.

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What are your cozy Yuletide self-care traditions? Please share in the comments below.