Tis' the season to go shopping!
Does the idea of that make you as anxious as it does me? Well, we're not alone — a study by Healthline found that when it comes to health and finances, not only do 44% of people think the holidays are “somewhat stressful”...
18% classified them as “very stressful”!
The good news?
You can conquer both with ease – you just need a roadmap.
Here's your Healthy Holidays Checklist:
● Make your plans TODAY.
If you love last-minute shopping, leave a couple of small things undone, but get all the big things handled ASAP … and make packing or organizing lists if your holidays involve travel or hosting.
● Make time to be active EVERY DAY, no excuses. This will help you destress, sleep better, and boost your energy, metabolism, and immune system.
● Eat till you’re satisfied (not stuffed!).
Decide NOW that this will be your plan of action!
● Bring a healthier dish AND enjoy a couple of your favorite holiday treats.
Don't take home any leftovers and if you're hosting, send them away with everyone else.
● Make time for sleep. A rested body & mind = better mood, less stress, and more vibrant health.
● Get out of the office/house and spend some time outside each day. This is a proven stress-buster!
● Create a fallback plan. It's the holidays...things will go left at some point. But when you have a plan, you won’t stress out when it happens.
Planning is key! It's something I stress to my clients all of the time.
When you get down to the nitty-gritty of your to-do lists it’s amazing how much you can accomplish.
Cheers to less stress and more of what really matters this holiday season!
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