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Five Ways to Treat Yourself This Holiday Season (That Actually Make You Feel Better)

The holidays are filled with joy—but they can also bring stress, endless to-do lists, family commitments, and little time for yourself. This year, we’re embracing the season with a new mindset: slow down, breathe, and treat yourself in ways that truly nourish your wellbeing.

At Denver Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, we believe that self-care is more than a buzzword—it’s an essential part of feeling confident and healthy, inside and out. Whether you’re looking to restore your glow, unwind mentally, or give yourself the gift of rest, these five restorative practices will help you feel better all season long.

⭐ 1. Prioritize Rest Like It’s an Appointment

The holidays often pull us in every direction, leaving little room to recharge. But quality rest is one of the most transformative gifts you can give yourself.

Try this:

  • Set an earlier bedtime once or twice a week
  • Unplug from your phone an hour before bed
  • Create a simple nighttime ritual (tea, warm light, soft music)
  • Give yourself permission to say “no”

Rest is the foundation of beauty, radiance, and emotional balance.

⭐ 2. Practice Intentional Relaxation

Your body needs calm just as much as it needs sleep. Carve out time for small relaxation moments to reset your mind and ease tension.

Ideas:

  • Take a warm bath with aromatherapy
  • Schedule a facial, peel, or Hydrafacial at DPSA
  • Try red light therapy for mood and skin benefits
  • Do a 10-minute meditation or breathing exercise

Relaxation is not indulgent—it’s restorative.

⭐ 3. Do Something You Truly Enjoy (Just for You)

Amid the holiday busyness, it’s easy to forget what brings you joy. Reconnect with something that makes you feel good.

This might mean:

  • Reading a book by the fire
  • Taking a snowy walk
  • Listening to a favorite playlist
  • Visiting a local café alone
  • Booking a treatment you’ve been wanting

Make space for simple pleasures.

⭐ 4. Release Stress—Not Just Manage It

The holiday strain can show on your skin, your mood, and your overall wellbeing. Finding ways to actively release stress can transform how you experience the season.

Stress-releasing ideas:

  • A glowing Moxi session
  • A gentle chemical peel
  • A massage or lymphatic treatment
  • Journaling
  • Movement you enjoy—yoga, stretching, pilates

Reducing stress creates more room for peace and joy.

⭐ 5. Give Yourself a Confidence Boost

Sometimes treating yourself means investing in your confidence. Aesthetic treatments can help you feel refreshed, radiant, and ready to enter the new year with intention.

Great confidence-boosting treatments:

  • Botox for a smooth, rested look
  • Lip hydration for soft, winter-ready lips
  • Moxi + BBL HERO for vibrant, glowing skin
  • Dermaplaning before events
  • A personalized skincare plan

It’s not about changing yourself—it’s about honoring yourself.

✨ This Holiday Season, Choose You

Whether it’s rest, relaxation, joy, stress relief, or a little aesthetic pick-me-up, treating yourself in meaningful ways can transform your holiday experience.
You deserve it—every bit of it.