Episode 215: Self-Care -The Gift You Forget to Give Yourself

About this episode

This episode provides a guide to affordable self-care during the holiday season to help manage stress and reclaim joy.

The holidays are officially here! 🎄✨ But let’s be real: between the endless gift lists, the social calendar gymnastics, and that one relative who always asks about your "plans for the future," your stress levels might be higher than Santa Snoop come Christmas Eve. In this episode, we’re ditching the $200 spa packages and the "treat yourself" shopping hauls that leave your bank account crying. We’re diving into the ultimate guide to holiday self-care that costs $0 (or very close to it). Whether you’re feeling burnt out or just want to protect your peace this season, we’ve got the tips to help you reclaim your joy without breaking the bank.

People in this episode

Host: Kris Braylin

Topics covered

• self-care
• holiday stress
• mental health
• budget-friendly tips
• reclaiming joy

Keywords

• self-care
• holiday
• stress relief
• budget
• mental health
• tips

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