INSIDE: It’s the end of the third week of the 30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas challenge! Can you believe it? Time has gone fast and you’ve achieved SO much! Today is your day off – it’s time to relax…and in this post, you’ll find a few ways to do just that. Let’s take a look!
Congratulations!
You’ve made it through to the end of the third week! You’re well and truly on the way to creating a Christmas less stressful and more enjoyable – for you and your family. I’m so proud of you!
To celebrate, today’s challenge is all about taking time to relax before moving onto the next round of challenges. I’m sharing a few things below you can do to celebrate your wins and relax – because you deserve it! Before you do though, there’s one small thing I need you to do first…
I want you to spend a few minutes going through your notebook.
Take a quick look and see if there are any actions you can take next week to start making your Christmas a reality. What can you do now that’ll save you time later? Are there any gifts you still need to get? What Christmas staples can buy now and put in the pantry? What Christmas activities do you need to book tickets for?
Go through the notebook you started at the beginning of this challenge. Decide what you can get started on this coming week and make a plan. Remember, the earlier you start, the more time you’ll have later to enjoy the festivities!
Okay, with that out of the way, let’s move onto today’s challenge.
Challenge #19: Take a break, have a well-earned rest!
That’s right, it’s time to relax!
I know, I know…these rest days at the end of the week aren’t technically a challenge. But I do want you to make sure you’re taking time for yourself. That you’re finding time to relax in between the business of getting ready for Christmas so that you don’t hit burnout before the holiday season arrives.
And so, it’s time to give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back for all you’ve accomplished so far and take the day off! Tomorrow we’ll be continuing with making time for family and making ourselves a priority. In the meantime, it’s time to relax and have a well-earned rest. Enjoy your day, spend time with your family and do something that’s just for you. You deserve it!
Want a few ideas for how to take time to relax?
What will you do to make time to relax? How will you reward yourself for all of your hard work so far? Need a few ideas on how to take time to relax? Check out this great Pin from Thirteen Thoughts packed full of ways to spend time with yourself. My favourite has to be taking a day trip to new places. I think I might have to do this! Why not do it too? You could do it with or without your kids and spouse or with a friend…it’s up to you!
Using your time to relax for a spot of self-care…
And if you want a few ideas of how to indulge in a little self-love during your chill-out time, here are 50 simple ideas from The Morning Buzz. Why not give one of these a go too!
That’s it for today!
I’ll be back tomorrow with challenge #20 of 30 Days to a Stress-Free Christmas challenge. In the meantime, happy chilling! And don’t forget to check out the rest of the posts for this challenge if you haven’t done so already too!
- Day 1: Let’s Get Your Christmas Planning Started!
- Day 2: What Gifts to Buy?
- Day 3: Get Organised for Christmas.
- Day 4: Write Out Your Christmas Budget.
- Day 5: Take a Break and Have a Well-Earned Rest!
- Day 6: Declutter Your Child’s Bedroom.
- Day 7: Winter Prep Your House and Car.
- Day 8: Start a Packing List.
- Day 9: Do Your Christmas Decorations on a Budget.
- Day 10: Spend Money on Experiences Instead of Things.
- Day 11: Finalise Your Christmas Gift List.
- Day 12: Take a Break and Have a Well-Earned Rest!
- Day 13: Create a Stockpile of Last-Minute Christmas Gifts.
- Day 14: Decide Whether You’ll Send Christmas Cards.
- Day 15: Start Your Christmas Shopping Early.
- Day 16: Wrap Your Christmas Presents as You Go.
- Day 17: Ask What Christmas Means to You.
- Day 18: Plan a Family Christmas.
That’s it for this post! How will you take time to relax today? What’s your favourite way to chill out? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time…
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In it, you’ll find checklists for your Christmas budget, Christmas shopping, meal planning and prepping, family traditions, planning your travel and so much more. With every Christmas planning step you can possibly think of listed, no stone will be left unturned and nothing will be forgotten!
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