Day 5

it is important to treat yourself at all times of the year but i think around the holiday season it is especially important. we tend to get wrapped up in finding the perfect gift for our loved ones and in the stress of Christmas, that we forget to look after ourselves.

so this year i have decided to treat myself and really take notice of my selfcare in hope of not getting overwhelmed with Christmas stress.

i have come up with 5 ways that i am going to treat myself this Christmas:

1. Gifting to Myself

i am going to gift to myself, these may be big things or small things but either way they are going to make me feel good and happy. people will probably say it is selfish to buy for yourself during the holiday season but i disagree, i think it is important to involve yourself in the present buying especially when you know there are things no one else would be able to buy you.

these gifts to yourself don't necessarily need to be wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree, you can enjoy them from the day you purchase them or you can save them until Christmas day.

here is some things i have gifted to myself this Christmas:

Lano Lips Coconutter Cracker - $19.95 AUD

the day Mecca released all the holiday collections for this year, i did a beauty present buying spree and couldn't leave myself out, so that's basically how i ended up with this gift to myself.

i am really enjoying hand creams at the moment especially since my hands are always so dry as we transition between seasons so i just knew i would really use and enjoy this gift. i also have never tried the Lanolips lip ointment before so i am also looking forward to trying that.

Prene Bags XS Neoprene Crossbody/Tote Bag in Black - $99.95 AUD

i actually pre-ordered this bag on the 31st of October and it still hasn't arrived.. but they have promised delivery before Christmas so Merry Christmas to me. who doesn't love a new handbag really!! i have the full sized version of this bag and am really looking forward to using the XS size on a daily basis plus the best thing about these Prene Bags is you literally can't ruin them! 

The Body Shop Festive Sack of Vanilla Marshmallow Delights - $30.00 AUD

i actually went into The Body Shop last week with full intentions of buying gifts for others but they had 20% storewide so i couldn't pass up the opportunity to gift myself something from their Christmas range! this vanilla marshmallow pack and scent is divine! 

Kikki K Porcelain Travel Cup: Your Story - $13.96 AUD

as a ploy to be more environmentally friendly next year i decided what better way to start then by gifting myself a travel coffee mug from the wonderful Kikki K. they have the cutest stuff so i definitely couldn't resist.

2. Self Care

i think self care is extremely important, so another way i am going to treat myself this Christmas is by taking some time out for myself, whether that is to relax with a cup of tea and some movies or with an elaborate skincare routine and some face masks. 

the holiday period is always a stressful time and generally a over indulgent time, for me this is usually when my skin decides to break out. so this year i am going to take the time to really take care of my skin and listen to what it is telling me.

some of face masks that i love to use that are not only beneficial to my skin but also help me relax are:

GlamGlow #Multitasking Mask Treatment Set - $57.00 AUD

this is a great set because it has masks that cover a range of different skin issues, it also provides you with a guide with which masks to use where to achieve a certain skincare goal.

(this mask set is also particularly good for a girls night, just an FYI)

Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Mask - $48.00 AUD

as we are in summer here in Australia this mask will come in handy especially on a hot day. i love that this mask is nice and relaxing to wear, it gives the skin a cool sensation when on but it also shows immediate results once removed. the mask is designed to reduce pores and tighten the skin. i also like to paint this mask on with a clean foundation brush for that extra sense of luxe. 

Skin Republic Bubble Purifying + Charcoal Face Mask - $7.99 AUD

Skin Republic have a great range of sheet masks, the Bubble Purifying  and Charcoal mask is definitely one of my favourites. sheet masks are an easy way to give yourself a little bit of self care and downtime, they are quick and easy and majority of the time don't need to washed off. these are perfect for the busy holiday period.

3. Stress Free

i am going to try hard to treat myself to a stress free Christmas this year. i always find myself stressing about if the presents i have bought are good enough, about that last minute gift, about my Christmas day schedule and about spending enough time with at each place. 

so this year i am going to try my hardest to have a stress free Christmas and i am going to do this by:

4. Relax
relaxing is something i generally don't do on the lead up to Christmas, so this year i am going to treat myself to relaxing.

• i am going to relax on the thought of my presents and i am going to know that they are going to be loved and who cares if they aren't; it's the thought that counts right?!
• i am going to relax on rushing and take my time to enjoy the moment and enjoy the few days surrounding Christmas. 
• i am going to take some time out to watch my favourite Christmas movies and really enjoy them.
• i am going to take some time to relax and do a puzzle; i find this super relaxing and really enjoy doing them. 

there is no need for the holidays to be a time where you can't relax, if you are organised and prepared then realistically there is no need to stress and be pushed for time.

5. Indulge

the last way i am going to treat myself this Christmas is by indulging. i am going to indulge over food, on family time and on the festive spirit. i am not going to worry about what i am eating and how bad the Christmas treats are for me. Christmas only happens once a year so why worry about what you are consuming! it is a time of enjoyment and festivity and quite frankly the only time of the year where all the best foods are available all at once! so i am definitely going to treat myself to indulging and not worry about a single thing.

i really hope this blog post has helped you realise that you should be treating yourself this Christmas and that it is totally okay to do so! i hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and holiday period!
i would also love to know what you are gifting yourself so please share!!