Move your body

Similar to getting outside, setting aside just 10 minutes every day to move your body is a great way to avoid feeling restless and suffocated – especially in that weird period between Christmas and New Year.

“Try activities like walking, dancing or yoga,” suggests Erica Spencer Green, a psychodynamic counsellor and member of the Counselling Directory. “Whatever your ‘thing’, don’t let your body get stuck, because negative thoughts and feelings will too.”

Regular exercise during the winter has also been proven to improve our immunity against seasonal illnesses – what’s not love?

Take a break from technology

Technology and social media can be a great way to connect with friends and family, but it can also have a negative impact on our mental health – especially when it leads us to compare ourselves to others. If you’re feeling a bit frazzled, why not take a step back over the holidays?

5 simple self-care ideas for people feeling frazzled this Christmas