When you lead a busy life, it can easily start to feel overwhelming, especially during the holidays. Taking time for yourself often falls to the bottom of the list this time of year, but self-care is essential for staying healthy and energized. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, here are a few simple tips to help you fit self-care into your day, no matter how hectic it gets.

Simple Is Better.

Too many commitments — even fun ones — can add stress and leave you no time to recharge. Self-care doesn’t have to mean carving out hours for elaborate routines. It can be as simple as prioritizing sleep. The longer winter nights are the perfect opportunity to get the recommended seven to nine hours of rest. Feeling extra tired? Take a short nap or head to bed early for a change.

It Doesn’t Have to All Happen at Once.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t need to be a big commitment. Small moments throughout the day can add up, whether it’s a quick walk, a few minutes of stretching, or reading a chapter of your favorite book. These short bursts of self-care can really make a difference in how you feel without overwhelming your already packed schedule.

Find Time for the Activities You Love.

Caring for your mental well-being is just as important. When life feels a little frantic, doing things you enjoy can help to re-center your mind and make it easier to tackle your to-dos. Even when on the go, it’s easy to find time for the things you love. Use your commute to jam out to your favorite music or make the most of any downtime — whether you’re waiting at the doctor’s office or for your kid’s soccer game to start — to read a book or work on a craft project (something portable like yarn for knitting or crochet).

On the days when even your best self-care efforts still leave you feeling worried, consider using a homeopathic medicine to address occasional stress symptoms. Gelsemium sempervirens can be used to relieve apprehension with trembling and headaches.* For apprehension and hypersensitivity to stress*, try Ignatia amara. Argentum nitricum is ideal for apprehension with heartburn.*

Self-care is about being deliberate. It is participating in activities that you value; it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. For more information on which homeopathic medicines can help with your stress symptoms, check out Boiron’s Medicine Finder.

*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.