Staying healthy before and during the Holidays can be hard, but it’s important. You’re almost always around people (well, maybe not this year), you’re eating a lot (and it’s not always good for you), and some people have a really hard time emotionally around the holidays. So, we here at Only In My Dreams Events would like to help you stay happier and healthier this holiday season with a few tips!
Keep a regular sleep schedule. Sleeping the recommended 7-9 hours a night goes a long way to keeping your immune system working and your adrenals healthy when faced with the inevitable holiday stress (If some of this stress is coming from planning a holiday soiree, give us a call! We’d be happy to help).
Exercise regularly. Often during the holidays, we tend not to follow our daily routines, and exercise tends to fall off the radar. It is important for your mental and physical health to MOVE YOUR BODY every day. That doesn’t mean hit the gym or run a marathon, just get up, take a walk, do some stretches, or clean the house. All of these are easy ways to stay active.
Don't forget to breathe. This sounds obvious and a little dramatic, but it’s true! Doing one minute of breathing exercises goes a long way when it comes to managing your stress. Two options are to breathe in for the count of four and breathe out for the count of eight, or breathe in for the count of one, out for the count of one, breathe in for the count of two and out for the count of two up to the count of ten. These exercises can be done before bed to help relax your body. These exercises introduce air to the brain, which can release tension from your muscles and calm your nerves in terms of anxiety.
Practice gratitude. The holidays are a good time to focus on what's really meaningful in our lives. Try to say thank you often and focus on all the things you are thankful for.
