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December 15, 2021
The holidays are nonstop with so many events, parties and lots of family time. It can be hard to find alone time for us to regroup and refocus. Harvard Health provides some great self-care tips on how to find time for ourselves during the holiday season.
First, regularly schedule time for self-care activities. Try to schedule at the same time each day/week so they become routine or set a timer or alarm to remind yourself. Activities such as exercise, meditation, journaling, reading, etc. are typically great self-care activities. However, the one thing about self-care is it’s not one size fits all! Choose the activities that help you recenter and refill your cup.
Second, tune in to the emotions you are experiencing. Emotions may be positive, negative, or a combination of the two. Call “timeouts” for yourself and check in on your feelings. Write down your feelings in a journal. Try to understand why you might be experiencing negative emotions. For some people, negative emotions might be related to unrealistic expectations of themselves around the holidays.
Lastly, try to practice mindfulness. This can include spending a minute or two being present in your environment. Take notice of the smells, sounds, and sights of the holidays
These are just a few tips to help you to remember to take care of yourself during this time of year, taking these small steps can help you more fully appreciate and find meaning this holiday season.
Kinetiq Health presents Better Health in 90, a video series of health tips in 90 seconds or less from our expert clinical team.
In this Better Health in 90 video, Kinetiq Health Program Manager Catherine Kirkhoff discusses three self-care tips to consider this holiday season.
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Catherine Kirkhoff, CHES, CLS
Vice President, Kinetiq Health
As Vice President of Kinetiq Health, Catherine Kirkhoff leads the Kinetiq health clinical teams and collaborates closely with wellness vendors to help clients implement, manage, and measure impactful health and wellness initiatives. She oversees the successful onboarding of new clients and manages the day-to-day operations of a dynamic team of analysts and clinicians; all focused on driving strategic health solutions tailored to client needs.
With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness space, Catherine brings a strong background in public health and a deep understanding of cost-containment strategies for employers and their benefit plans. Her approach combines analytical attention with human-centered care, helping organizations achieve better outcomes for both their employees and bottom lines.
Catherine resides in Indianapolis with her husband, three children, a dog, and a cat. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends—especially at their family lake house. A passionate home cook and audiobook enthusiast, you can often find her on a walk with her family, gardening, relaxing with a Netflix series, or diving into her next favorite listen.