Self-Care Ideas for New Year’s Eve

Staying at home and practicing self-care may be the perfect way to find some inner calm, avoid the stress of large crowds, and start 2022 on the right foot. Here are a few ways to ring in the new year feeling refreshed.

Let's take five minutes to see this week in a new light. By Wendy Rose Gould & Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Top of Mind Self-Care Ideas for New Year's Eve    New Year's Eve might still feel a bit different this year as we carefully navigate the ever-changing dynamics of a pandemic. For some, staying at home and practicing self-care is the perfect way to find some inner calm, avoid the stress of large crowds, and start 2022 on the right foot. Here are a few ways to ring in the new year feeling refreshed.   When we reflect on what we did and the strength it took, we appreciate ourselves." — LAUREL HEALY, LCSW   Focus on Your Accomplishments  Often, our mind goes into "what still needs to be done?" mode, which can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and inadequate. This New Year's Eve, take time to write down not what should be done, but what you've already accomplished. This not only allows us to practice gratitude, but it also gives us a moment to reflect on talents and triumphs which can bolster our self-confidence. Get Crafty Take a breather from a "go-go-go" mindset and instead press pause on time by throwing yourself into a craft. Maybe that means revisiting an old hobby you haven't had time for in a while, or perhaps that means branching out into new territory. Ideas can be as simple as doing a puzzle or coloring in a book, or as involved as painting on canvas or knitting a scarf. Call Your Loved Ones Spending the evening alone or with a small crowd on New Year's Eve doesn't mean you have to stay completely isolated. Pick up the phone and call (or video chat) with friends and family throughout the evening. This can be doubly beneficial if they're spending NYE in a quieter setting, too. These voice-to-voice conversations can help boost your mood.   On the Bright Side Ways to Stay Positive This Week Ways to Nurture Your Mind and Body  This New Year's Eve, focus on more than just making resolutions. Write down the small and big accomplishments from the year along with things you're especially grateful for. And if you're looking for an alternative to resolutions for 2022, consider making a fun bucket list instead.  Yep, there are coloring books for adults, too. These feature more intricate designs and require a bit more patience and skill compared to children's versions. Try "The Mindfulness Coloring Book" or "Birds: A Smithsonian Coloring Book." "The Amazing Bucket List Book & Planner" provides the perfect place to jot down the things you want to see and experience. The pages also feature over 2000 ideas ranging from spectacular hikes to World Heritage Sites. For more help getting organized in 2022, check out these bullet journals recommended by mental health experts.     This Week on The Verywell Mind Podcast   While we won't have a new episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast this week, it's the perfect opportunity to catch up on old episodes you missed, including the top 10 most popular podcast episodes of 2021.   Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS Read These Next How to Cope When You're Alone During New Year's Eve  READ NOW How the Cozy Hygge Style Can Make a Healthier Home and Life READ NOW The Importance of Hobbies for Stress Relief READ NOW Spread the Light Share the newsletter with someone you know to make their day a little brighter. SHARE We're open to suggestions! If you have any feedback about this newsletter, let us know at feedback@verywell.com.     You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If someone forwarded you this email, you can subscribe here!   A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005   © 2021 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy