The leaves have fallen, you’ve eaten more than your fair share of pumpkins for the year and there’s frost on your car in the morning. Winter is right around the corner and with that comes the lovely holiday season.
Does the month of December stress you out? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, many busy professionals like yourself get caught up in a tornado of obligations that just add to your already busy work week.
Make this holiday season enjoyable! Here are our five tips to make December a breeze.
1.Don’t be afraid to say no! Your time is precious and you don’t want this year to be another holiday that you are too busy to actually enjoy. Set yourself a guide to follow with enough time for you to enjoy each activity you have on your schedule. Once you’ve reached your limit, say no! Your friends, colleagues and family will understand if you can’t make it to yet another festive dinner party. So breathe and don’t be afraid to be a little selfish with your time.
2. Get your holiday shopping done early. The key to the holidays is to be proactive. Make sure you’ve made your list and checked it twice during the first two weeks of December to avoid rushing, long line ups and unnecessary stress.
3. Remember to eat your greens. Nothing ruins the holidays more than the flu. Keep your immune system armed and ready by eating nutritious wholesome meals. Eating healthy also helps to balance out the delicious baked goods that you’re bound to indulge in.
4. Stay on top of your mental health. Make sure that you keep up with the regular parts of your weekly routine that you enjoy and cherish. Don’t hold back if you need a day to yourself. Go for a walk, meet up with friends or catch up on a project at work if you need to. Your mental health doesn’t have to suffer during “the happiest time of the year”.
5. Get your body moving! In these colder months it’s important to build up some body heat with exercise. We tend to spend more time indoors and less time outside doing physical things like sports or even just going for a walk around the block. Make sure you find indoor activities to bring into your regular routine that you can stick to.
Get ahead of the January crowd and get started with your New Years health resolutions now!
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