Have you noticed how the dream of Christmas and the reality of Christmas rarely look the same?  So how can you extend all that goodwill to include yourself? Because you deserve all the good stuff too! So in this episode, we check out how to get some real counsellor self-care this Christmas. We look at The importance of self care for therapists 5 ways to nurture yourself over Christmas The importance of personal development How you do life is how you do business So this year, make sure Santa has you on his 'nice' list, and take it easy. Links2 part self care blog mini series 'Therapist Self Care: Why it’s vital for you and your clients', and 'Real Therapist Self Care: 22 Practical Ways to Increase Self Care'.  How being a people-pleaser can affect your private practice – and what to do about it