#292 Self-Care During the Holidays: Simple Strategies to Feel Better, Not Worse, This Season
Release Date: 11/27/2025
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info_outlineHi and welcome to How Humans Heal. I'm Dr. Doni Wilson, and in this episode I'm going to talk about how to take care of ourselves and our health during the holidays.
Very often what I hear from people is that we hit a certain point in the year and then when the holidays start happening—no matter which country you live in and no matter which holidays you observe—the holidays can really throw off your healthcare routine. Next thing you know, months go by and you find yourself coming out of it thinking, "What just happened to me?" And you have to start all over again.
I want to share some tips with you so that hopefully I can help you to change that pattern and even improve your health during the holidays. These same tips will help you if you're under stress of any type. A lot of times, if you're going through a point in your life where there's a lot of activity, extra things going on, extra demands emotionally and physically on yourself, that's when we tend to take care of ourselves LESS when we should be taking care of ourselves more.
I want to encourage you that it is possible to learn to take care of yourself during times of stress. It’s start with awareness and a willingness to observe ourselves. And specifically, a willingness to be gentle and loving with yourself instead of judging yourself or being critical or harsh on yourself.
I’m here to help you!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Take Dr. Doni’s Stress Type Quiz: https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/
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