Your Christmas Self-care Checklist

You face a lot in December. Work, family plans, money pressure, darker days and a full diary.

This checklist helps you protect your energy and look after yourself through the season.

Keep your routine
• Stick to simple habits.
• Eat regular meals and keep your sleep steady.
• Short daily movement lifts your mood.

Drink water
• Heating dries you out.
• A glass of water each hour keeps you alert.

Plan your week
• Spread jobs across the month.
• Put one or two tasks per day, not everything in one go.

Protect rest time
• Block quiet time in your calendar.
• Slow evenings help you reset.

Set spending limits
• Decide your budget before you shop.
• Money worries ease when you plan early.

Eat with balance
• Enjoy festive food.
• Add lighter meals so you stay comfortable and avoid dips in energy.

Keep moving
• Ten minutes of walking, stretching or gentle exercise reduces stress.
• Use daylight hours where you can.

Check in with someone
• Send a message or make a short call.
• Connection supports your mental health.

Limit alcohol
• You sleep better.
• Your mood stays steadier the next day.

Step outside
• Natural light boosts energy.
• Fresh air clears your head.

Ask for help
• Reach out early if things feel heavy.
• Support makes a difference.

Where to get support in Bury
• Samaritans 116 123
• Shout text SHOUT to 85258
• Bury IAPT self referral services through the NHS website
• Local pharmacists for minor illnesses and advice

Practice information
• Check our latest opening times on our website.
• Use NHS 111 online for urgent medical advice when we are closed.