9 Things That Make Me Feel Good At Christmas & New Year

Written By Cerys Roberts

Christmas is my favourite time of year! There are so many reasons why I love Christmas (which I’ll talk about in this post) but no matter how the festive season goes, it always makes me feel warm & fuzzy.

In terms of New Year, I still feel like this is part of the festive season and its often another reason to spend time with loved ones and all the other things that I love about Christmas.

So, let’s share some things that make me feel good at Christmas & New Year. Let me know if you agree with my list or if I’ve missed out some of your favourites.

1.      All The Food
A roast dinner is one of my favourite meals ever! So, Christmas dinner is usually the most epic roast dinner – give me all the pigs in blankets, stuffing, cranberry sauce, roast potatoes – everything!

It's not just main meals. I love all of the snacks and treats that come out at Christmas too! Do you agree?

My family also often have a big dinner on New Year’s – which always makes me happy.

2.      All The Lights & Decorations
There’s just something about Christmas lights and decorations that warm my heart. Whether you prefer something neutral, something colourful or a mix of everything – there’s just something about seeing them that makes me happy.

3.      Spending Time With Loved Ones
Whether it’s those that you see everyday or those that you only see a handful of times a year – Christmas & New Year is often a reason for people to come together.

However, it’s not always an easy time for everyone at Christmas. If you’re needing some time to look after yourself, check out this blog post.

4.      Giving To Others
Whether that’s giving gifts to loved ones or giving something to charity – giving to others brings my heart so much joy.

The moment when you give someone a thoughtful gift that really suits them and they really appreciate – which is a really lovely feeling! And obviously when you give to charity, you’re really giving to those in need – no matter your charity of choice.

5.      Cosiness
If you’ve been here for any amount of time then you’ll probably know that being cosy is one of my favourite things! And obviously, Christmas is the epitome of cosiness. And that’s all I have to say on being cosy.

6.      Christmas Films
There’s always something so magical about Christmas films. They’re usually filled with heart-warming stories, a bit of magic and all of the other things I love about Christmas. My boyfriend suggested building a fort and having a Christmas movie night soon – and I am so excited!! You may think that this sounds childish – but it’s super cosy and chill and I love taking time out of my day to it!

7.      Fun Clothes
I talked about it in this Instagram post – but the clothes that I wear have a big impact on my mood and how I feel about myself. And I don’t know about you, but Christmas & New Year always makes me want to wear all of the tacky jumpers, all the sparkles, all the velvet and shearling and anything that’s a bit ‘out there’.

8.      Fresh Start
This is a bit of a cliché, but New Year is a great time to give yourself a fresh start. Whether you’ve been having a bad time are looking for some change or you just want to breathe a breath of fresh air into your life or something completely different – do whatever makes you happy and what works for you!

9.      Creating Content & Building A Community
I’ve had the loveliest time over the last year & a half creating content and building this fabulous community! I want to say a massive thank you for supporting me on this journey and I can’t wait to see where we go.

Self-acceptance, self-care and empowerment are very important to me and things that I’m working on getting better at and I hope that you joining me on my journey, helps you too!

If you have any specific topics that you’d like me to discuss that relates to self-acceptance, self-care or empowerment please let me know as I want my content to be what you want to read.

I could probably go on forever, but I won’t…

Have I forgotten one of your favourite things about Christmas or New Year? Let me know in the comments below!

 

Also, this is my last blog post of the year. I have decided to take December off blogging to plan for the year ahead. But I will still be over on Instagram – so come and say hello!

I wish you a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!! And if you don’t celebrate either of these, I hope you have a lovely December & January!

Cerys x

 

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Hello! I’m Cerys, a Welsh lass currently residing in the wonderful city of Liverpool. Join me for a cuppa and a natter. My content is the “lazy girls’ guide to self-acceptance, self-care and empowerment”.

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