IT’S the most frazzled fortnight of the year.
If you’ve got a to-do list longer than Santa’s, it can be hard to stay as jolly as the big fella.
Here are some simple and inexpensive ways to restore Christmas calm.
WALK THIS WAY: Staying active will give you an extra boost of feel-good endorphins, boosting your physical and mental health.
A daily walk during daylight hours will give you a dose of Vitamin D and the head space to tackle the shopping, wrapping and busy social calendar.
CUP OF CALM: Avoid sugar dips and caffeine spikes by steering clear of too many sweet treats or caffeinated drinks.
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Switching to decaf or a festive herbal tea, like Pukka Herbs new Winter Warmer, £2.79 from Asda or buy two for £5, will keep you on a more even keel.
GIFT YOURSELF SOME TIME OUT: There’s a heap of deals around on pampering gift sets right now, so why not set aside one for yourself?
For £5 at Superdrug, down from £10, Sanctuary Spa’s 25 Minutes to Glow set, with bath foam and body scrub, will give you a little window of peace.
FIND YOUR ’APPY PLACE: An app like Calm provides guided meditations and is easy to use for beginners.
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There’s some free content, though you have to pay for the premium version. Calm Premium currently has 50 per cent off for a year — head to bit.ly/3VDiQO5
Fearne Cotton’s self-care app Happy Place also allows a free 14-day trial and then it’s £49.99 a year.
SLEEP DEEPLY: Getting a good night’s shut-eye is the key to coping with busy days.
Indulge yourself at bedtime with Feather & Down Dreamy Duo set of pillow spray and sleep mist, both infused with lavender and camomile.
Like other Feather & Down sets at Sainsbury’s, it’s half price, down from £6.50 to £3.25.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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