What is your favorite childhood memory about Christmas? Day 23: Read this quote at the end of the day! Sit and enjoy the gentle twinkle of Christmas tree lights. Let their beauty mesmerise you. Day 20: TALK

For your very own DIY self-care version of an advent calendar, you can plan some self-care activities to engage in for each day. With our Advent Calendar Program, you will receive daily Christmas-themed prompts and questions to answer. They are fun, unique and quirky, so you can be sure to get into the Christmas spirit while also mixing in some prompts and questions for self-reflection. These prompts can be found in the Coach section of the Journey app, and are designed to help you clarify your thoughts, feelings, and perspective. Chamomile tea has a mild sedative effect that is great for inducing sleep. After you fall asleep, chamomile can help to improve sleep quality so that you wake up rested and refreshed! Day 2: Spend 15 mins journaling outside your home The effort that you take to catch up with a loved one over a simple phone call; to update them about your day and to ask them about how they are getting on can contribute greatly to maintaining strong relationships. This helps you and them feel valued, loved, and connected. Show appreciation for your loved ones from time to time with a phone call to remind them of how important they are to you! Day 10: Meet a friend for a meal and good conversationStart with a ribbon for your gifts to hang from. You can use garden twine or a strip of scrap fabric. What matters is that it stretches for two metres. Then tie loops at the end and hang each side from a nail or a hook so that the ribbon drapes across the room. Starting a self-care advent calendar will help you set a more positive tone for the holidays, help you feel more appreciative for all the things that you have, and gives you the quality self-care that you need. Self-Care Advent Calendar Ideas Mindful colouring is also a brilliant way to calm your pupils down, so, if you’ve got pupils who are in intervention, set this activity to allow them to practise their mindfulness skills. This activity would also work really well on a Friday afternoon when your pupils are tired from the week. Simply put on some Christmas music and let them zone into their colouring. What about the holiday season do you love the most? Day 12: Eat your comfort food without guilt today

Hang them where you’ll see them often, reminding yourself of the good in each day. Day 12: SHARE THE KINDNESS Bring some greenery into your home – take a nature walk and gather foliage to display in a vase at home. Write down three things you’re thankful for. Remember to appreciate what you’ve achieved, who’s in your life and what you have. Cultivate a sense of gratitude during this festive season. Day 19: WATCH THE LIGHTS

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Create A Special Space: Designate a quiet and comfortable space for your daily practice. This space can be your sanctuary for relaxation and mindfulness. Make this journal entry about your happiness! If you're looking for a space to express yourself, Journey allows you to customize and personalize your writing in whatever way you fancy. In the "Notes" section of the planner, you can choose from 4 different types of layouts and start writing to your heart's content with your tablet pen! Day 15: Go to bed an hour earlier tonight I want you to make your own event calendar, filled with things that shout self-care to you. You can use my prompts above or add your own Christmas or December-themed self-care ideas (which is why there are some blank ones for you to fill in yourself). Try and set aside the time each day until Christmas Eve to find time for yourself amongst the craziness of this time of year. You can pop them in little envelopes if that makes you happy and that really is the idea of this calendar. It is all about joy and happiness and to add to the festivities not make life harder.