Me-Time in December: 9 Tiny Rituals to Stay Sane

December is beautiful… and a lot.
School events, office drinks, family plans, last-minute shopping, “just one more thing” before the year ends. It’s very easy to reach January feeling more drained than grateful.

You don’t need a full spa day to feel human again. Tiny, repeatable rituals – three, five, ten minutes – can already soften the edges of a busy season. This guide gives you 9 small me-time rituals you can actually fit into real life, with and without products from www.luvvy.me

Think of it as your gentle reminder: you’re allowed to breathe too. 💜

1. Soft-start mornings: before the day explodes

Ritual 1: The 5-minute “bathroom reset”

Instead of grabbing your phone first thing, go straight to the bathroom and give yourself five quiet minutes. No multitasking, no emails.

Try this sequence:

Rinse your face with lukewarm water.
Use a gentle cleanser and really massage it in - slow circles, jaw, temples.
Pat dry, then apply a hydrating serum or face cream.
Add a light body lotion or cream on your hands, arms or shoulders.

It’s the same routine you might already do - just done deliberately and without rush.

Luvvy tip:
Check out Luvvy’s face cleansers, serums and body creams to build a simple “morning reset trio” you actually look forward to using.

Ritual 2: One-song soft start

Before you open your inbox, WhatsApp, or news apps, give yourself one full song that sets the tone for your day.

Choose a calm, uplifting track or playlist - something that feels like a slow sunrise, not an alarm.
Press play as you wash your face, brush your teeth, or get dressed.
No scrolling, no emails, no multitasking beyond your simple getting-ready routine.

For those 3 - 4 minutes, your nervous system gets the message: we start gently, not in panic mode.

Optional: pair this song with a small sensory cue - like applying your favourite face cream or body lotion from Luvvy - so over time your body associates that combo with “soft start”.

Ritual 3: One-sentence intention in your journal

You don’t need a full journaling practice. One sentence is enough.

Keep a journal or notepad and pen on your nightstand or kitchen counter.
Each morning in December, write just one line:
- “Today I want to feel…”
- “One thing I don’t want to forget is…”
- “One thing I will say no to is…”

That tiny act pulls you out of autopilot and back into yourself.

Luvvy tip:
Use a pretty journal, pen and sticky notes that make you smile when you see them - you’ll be much more likely to keep the habit.

2. Tiny pauses during the chaos

Some days, the schedule is what it is. Kids hyped from sugar, guests arriving soon, messages piling up. On those days, you don’t need an hour – you need 3 - 5 minute pockets.

Ritual 4: The 60-second window reset

When you feel the day speeding up, walk to the nearest window.

For one minute:

Look outside - at the sky, a tree, the neighbour’s balcony, even just the roofs.
Take 3 - 5 deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.
With each exhale, let your mind drift a little - imagine the noise and stress of the day loosening their grip, even just for a moment.

You’re not leaving the house, the kids, or the guests. But for 60 seconds, you step out of the mental storm and back into your body.

Optional: keep a calming roll-on or hand cream nearby and use it after the breaths, so the scent anchors the feeling of “reset” in your mind.

Ritual 5: The kitchen tea station

The kitchen is command central in December. Turn it into a small comfort station for yourself too.

Set up a tray with:
- Your favourite tea or chicory
- A mug you love
- A small jar of honey or sugar
Every time you boil water for guests, use that moment to make yourself a drink too.

You’re already there. This ritual just reminds you that you are also someone who deserves to be served.

Luvvy tip:
Turn Luvvy’s teas and drinking chocolate into a mini “Tea Ritual Bar” on your counter - it looks festive and keeps you hydrated and grounded.

Ritual 6: Two-minute stretch in the hallway

Before you open the door, answer the bell or go back into the living room: pause in the hallway or bedroom for a quick body reset.

Try:

Rolling your shoulders back 10 times.
Reaching your arms up and taking a big yawn-stretch.
Gently rolling your neck side to side.

It takes less time than checking your phone, but helps your body release some of the tension it’s quietly storing.

Optional: keep a cozy scarf or warming wrap hanging nearby - put it on for instant comfort while you stretch.

3. After guests leave: decompression mode

Even the nicest company can be exhausting. When the door closes and the house finally quiets down, resist the urge to immediately tidy everything. First, tidy your nervous system.

Ritual 7: “Wash-the-day-off” shower or bath

Turn your evening wash into a simple ceremony:

In the shower or bath, imagine the warm water taking the day with it.
Use a body scrub or rich shower gel and move slowly.
When you step out, apply body cream or body oil with intention - not rushed, but like you’re saying thank you to your body for carrying you through the day.

This doesn’t have to take long. It’s about how you pay attention.

Luvvy tip:
Choose a body scrub, bath bomb and body cream from Luvvy with a scent that feels like comfort to you - something you associate with coming back to yourself, not with performance.

Ritual 8 – Foot + screen-free wind-down

Your feet have done a lot of work. So has your brain. Give both a break:

Fill a basin with warm water for a quick foot soak, or simply wash and dry your feet well.
Massage in a foot cream, then put on fluffy sleep socks.
For 10–15 minutes, skip the scrolling. Light a candle, sip tea, stare at the fairy lights, or just close your eyes.

This is where your body really gets the memo: we’re done for today.

Luvvy tip:
Create a tiny “nightstand ritual” with a candle, foot cream, sleep socks and a calming tea from Luvvy - then it’s all in one place when you finally sit down.

4. Micro-rituals for typical holiday moments

Sometimes you don’t need a new ritual – you need a tiny upgrade to something that’s already happening. Here are a few “recipe cards” using the rituals above.

Before the family dinner

Swipe on your favourite skincare (Ritual 1).
Take three deep breaths by the window (Ritual 4).
Tell yourself one gentle sentence in the mirror: “I’m allowed to enjoy this evening too.”

Nice-to-have: light body roll-on, a touch of body oil or a warm scarf from your Luvvy favourites to feel a bit more “held” before you go in.

After the office borrel

When you get home, do not fall onto the couch first. Go straight to the bathroom.
Remove your make-up and “wash the day off” (Ritual 7).
Put on cozy socks, make a tea or chicory drink (Ritual 5) and sit for 5 - 10 screen-free minutes (Ritual 8).

This is the difference between collapsing and actually landing.

On the couch with the kids (or by yourself)

This is your Ritual 9: The couch cuddle ritual

Make a warm drink for everyone (Ritual 5).
Put a blanket over the whole pile of feet.
Make an agreement: “For the next 10 minutes, we do nothing else but sit here.” No dishes, no phone, no planning.

If you’re alone, do the same - you’re still worth the blanket and the warm mug.

Luvvy tip:
Combine hot chocolate or tea, a soft blanket, and fluffy socks into a “Couch Ritual Kit” you keep ready for these moments.

5. A gentle closing (and a little permission)

You will not do all of this every day. That’s okay.
Some days will feel too full, too loud, too much. That’s exactly why tiny rituals matter – they give you a way back to yourself in the middle of real life, not outside of it.

If you remember one thing, let it be this: