What's up Prosper Fam!? 👋 The holidays can get hectic and stressful, but incorporating Christmas spirit into your schedule will make the season more enjoyable and less overwhelming. Prosper is here to help you with self-care tips to get you in the holiday spirit while also paying attention to your mental well-being. 🎄❄️
Watch a Christmas Movie 🍿 Cozy up and destress from the hectic holiday season with your favorite Christmas Movie! Here's a list for when you're not sure what to watch!
Elf
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Four Christmases
The Holiday
Home Alone
Falling for Christmas
Goodluck Charlie: It's Christmas!
Miracle on 34th Street
Share in the Prosper community your favorite❤️
Holiday Crafts ✂️ Crafts are great for clearing your mind and reducing stress. Here are a few ideas:
Create paper snowflakes to decorate around your home.
Make DIY ornaments with salt dough.
Decorate a wreath using pinecones, holly, and ribbons.
Build a gingerbread house - make it a competition with friends and family!
Decorate Christmas Cookies 🍪 Make some sugar cookie dough from scratch or buy pre-made shaped cookies and get to decorating! Have fun with this activity by throwing on Christmas music, inviting loved ones, and getting creative with your designs!
Visit a Local Christmas Festival ⭐ Research Christmas villages or festivals in your area. You can enjoy yummy foods and drinks, go ice skating, and if you're lucky, meet Santa! If you're in the Baltimore area, make sure to checkout the Christmas Village down at the Inner Harbor!
Express your Gratitude to Loved Ones 🎁 The holidays are all about giving - so express your gratitude through Christmas cards to spread some love. Your loved ones will appreciate it and you will feel great while doing it. 😊
Take Breaks🚶♂️ Being around extended family during the holidays can be fun, but some get overwhelmed, especially while hosting. Don't be afraid to take breaks from family gatherings to take a nap or go for a walk. It is important to let yourself relax and recharge when times get hectic. Be Mindful of your Eating and Drinking 💧 Stress tends to lead to over consuming on foods and alcohol. Moderation is key, so make sure to still enjoy those holiday treats. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and incorporate nourishing foods into your holiday meals.
Prosper is here to help as your self-care companion!🤗
Journaling📝 Journaling has been proven to improve mental health, increase emotional intelligence, and reduce stress. Prosper offers a free platform to journal your thoughts and feelings. Not sure what to write? Use one of the many prompts on the Guided Journal feature to dive deeper into topics like anxiety, negative thoughts, and stress.
Meditations & Breathing Exercises🧘 Did you know? Meditation and Depp breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which helps the body relax and reduces stress levels. They also help lower cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone. Try Prosper's 2-11 minute meditations to unlock a new, calm version of yourself.😌
Emotion Tracking & Daily Check-Ins📈 Prosper makes it possible to track negative and positive influences in your life based on your emotions and your daily check-ins. Checking in with yourself helps you to become more aware of your feelings as they arise, giving you a better chance to regulate them before they escalate into stress or conflict. 😞
Get Your Personal Self Care Spotify Playlist!!! 🎵 Answer a few questions to discover your perfect self-care soundtrack. Get a personalized Spotify playlist that matches your mood and self-care style, curated to help you relax, reflect, and rejuvenate!
Take the Self-Care Playlist Quiz Here!
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