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How to Thrive during the holiday season

Submitted by Joanna on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 4:42pm
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It's that time of year again where our bodies want to slow down and sleep more, but our schedules and to-do lists get bigger and bigger.  Here are my top ten tips for surviving the holiday season in your best physical, emotional and mental shape possible.
Enjoy and be well!
  1. Eat a Balanced Breakfast every day during the busy holiday season to manage your appetite and keep your energy up.
  2. Sleep Enough each night so you'll be sure to make good decisions about what you're eating and how you're spending your time and money.
  3. Put Your Well-being First by making self-care a priority. Make time daily to relax and rejuvenate so you look and feel your best.
  4. Say No to commitments, events (and foods) that don't nourish you or enrich your life.
  5. Go With The Flow when things don't turn out how you expect. Don't let hassles become roadblocks.
  6. Cherish The Moment. Remember when you were a child and delighted in small and unexpected magical moments?
  7. Smile Freely at everyone you encounter. Never underestimate the power you have to change a situation with warmth and friendliness.
  8. Take A Break. There are only so many hours in the day, so put non-essentials on hold while you ramp up for the festivities.
  9. Ask For Help when you need it, and return the favor when you can. That's what friends and family are for.
  10. Indulge A Little. The holidays only come once a year, so give yourself permission to be joyful and have fun instead of letting old resentments get to you or letting yourself feel bogged down with details and commitments.