Between buying gifts, attending and hosting parties, trying to stay healthy, attending family gatherings and not breaking the bank, it can also be the most stressful time of the year and it is super important to practice self-care.
Tip #1: Don’t Hold It in
Emotions, baggage, and discomfort can accompany the holidays. Whether you're stressed about money, missing a loved one, or dreading spending time with family members, don't keep it all in. Talk to somebody.
Tip #2: Don’t Let Anxiety Take Lead
You may be thinking, but I've got too much to do, how do I fit it all? Answer this is when you need self-care. Make the time. Even if it's just a few minutes, you deserve it.
Tip #3: Be Active
Fitting in movement can help you relieve stress, and anxiety, boost energy, and just make you feel better all around, as we all know. So try to fit in physical activity where you can, even if it's just a five-minute walk around the block. Work off that meal that you just had or just take the stairs instead of riding the elevator. But make sure you stay active.
Tip #4: Say “No”
Get picky about all that you say yes to those events gathering that brings on stress .Just say no. The holiday season makes it easy for us to stretch ourselves too thin, right?
Tip #5: Get Some Proper Sleep
During this time of the year, we stretch ourselves a lot where we're out late shopping and we're wrapping gifts late at night and we're just not really getting the rest that we need. So it does recommend that you do get your 7-8 hours per night.
Tip #6: Stay Hydrated
We underestimate the importance of water when we are especially busy, but dehydration can take a toll on our bodies. Aim to drink. Drink half of your body weight in ounces, water helps boost your energy, flushes toxins from your system, and amongst other things.
Tip #7: Take Your Vitamins
People tend to get sick around the holidays and we all know we're having a wave right now. And so, because we get stressed, over-committed, and not eating well and sleeping enough, taking vitamins can help boost our immune system during this crazy time of our year.
Tip #8: Pamper Yourself
The holidays are a great excuse to treat yourself to a little pampering. Get a new haircut, go to a massage, give yourself a manicure, etc.
Tip #9: Make a Budget and Respect It
We want to be generous with our loved ones at this time of the year, and holiday shopping should not jeopardize our financial health. Be realistic about what you can afford and spend your spend on your loved ones. Set yourself a budget and stick to it.
We’re a couple of days away from Christmas, so we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We want to thank all of our great clients who have entrusted their business with us this year. We're really looking forward to serving all of your needs in 2023.
