How to Maintain Overall Healthy Habits During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again being confronted with delicious food, small gatherings, lack of sleep, tight budgets and busy schedules. Unfortunately, it’s also a time that people give up on their regular wellness routines and self-discipline with so many other things demanding their attention. This can lead to high stress, eating less nutritious foods, excessive spending and giving up on exercise. Even with all the demands that must be done, it is not impossible to stick to health and wellness goals and move through the holidays without sabotaging your overall goals.
Having a healthy mindset can make all the difference to sticking with wellness goals during the holidays. Practicing sound nutrition and participating in physical activity should become an essential part of everyday living, but it starts with small steps to help improve self-confidence in making these changes. Recognizing you have the power to transform your life, even during high stress situations, is key to tackling challenges that come your way. Here are some tips below that will help keep you from derailing from your health goals during the holidays.
- Focus on nutritional foods by adding fruits and veggies to your meals
- Sit less and move more
- Aim to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night
- Stick to a healthy budget
- Find healthy de-stressing techniques that work for you
- Stay connected with family and friends
The holidays come every year, so plan for them. Set yourself up for success by implementing small steps using some of the tips above and build upon them. Create a plan that will allow you to stick to your wellness goals and allow you to enjoy the festivities. Each year will get a little better!
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