This season, don’t let your health and wellness take a back seat to the tasks and activities associated with the holidays. While your focus may shift from exercise and diets to celebrations and libations, it is important to consider your health.
Use the following five tips to stave off stress, weight gain, and the holiday blues.
Stay active
Plan time for daily exercise. Exercise helps to destress and clear your mind. Even a short walk around the neighborhood each evening can help you maintain health and wellness this season. Aim for 150 minutes of exercise weekly.
Treat yourself (in moderation)
A cookie won’t ruin your diet. Don’t count calories at the hors d’oeuvres table but remember to fit the fruits and veggies in at another time. It’s also important to listen to your body and eat when you are truly hungry.
Spend time with family and friends
Don’t get caught up on what to get or give your friends and family. Instead, catch up on how they’re doing, where they spent their year and how they plan to spend the next one. Socializing increases feelings of well-being. It also minimizes feelings of depression and boosts your mental health. Time with family and friends is more valuable than anything in gift wrap.