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Play!
Play!
It's so important to take time with your family to just play! Whether you're building a snowman or playing a board game, the act of playing will help you manage holiday stress.
Carve time out this holiday season for exercise.
It's important to get out of the house and be active as exercise is one of the most powerful ways to reduce stress. Remember to breathe in fresh air and get your heartbeat up – activities with the family can be anything that get you moving! A walk outside, a family bike ride, or even a low-intensity workout like this flexibility and agility workout from Grokker Expert Angelo Dela Cruz.
Take the time to recharge.
The holiday season is jam packed with spending time with the people you know and love. This can become a daunting task if you don’t take the time to reflect, collect your thoughts, and practice guided meditation. By spending some time on yourself, your experiences with your family come from a stronger place of self-clarity and self-certainty. And although meditation is largely about reconnecting with yourself, it can be done as family! Just gather in the living room, put on a guided meditation from davidji, and find your center.
It's important to get out of the house and be active as exercise is one of the most powerful ways to reduce stress. Remember to breathe in fresh air and get your heartbeat up – activities with the family can be anything that get you moving! A walk outside, a family bike ride, or even a low-intensity workout like this flexibility and agility workout from Grokker Expert Angelo Dela Cruz.
Take the time to recharge.
The holiday season is jam packed with spending time with the people you know and love. This can become a daunting task if you don’t take the time to reflect, collect your thoughts, and practice guided meditation. By spending some time on yourself, your experiences with your family come from a stronger place of self-clarity and self-certainty. And although meditation is largely about reconnecting with yourself, it can be done as family! Just gather in the living room, put on a guided meditation from davidji, and find your center.
Eat well.
The holidays bring chock-full calendars of buffets, feasts, cocktails, and dessert trays. Often times I’m too focused on conversation to notice what I’m eating or drinking, and before I’ve realized it I’ve had healthy servings of, at minimum, 5 desserts! This holiday season be mindful of what and how much you eat. Don’t overload your plate, eat slowly, and enjoy every bite. And the most important thing to keep in mind is that your diet has a huge effect on your stress levels. So eat to be healthy both physically and mentally!
The holidays bring chock-full calendars of buffets, feasts, cocktails, and dessert trays. Often times I’m too focused on conversation to notice what I’m eating or drinking, and before I’ve realized it I’ve had healthy servings of, at minimum, 5 desserts! This holiday season be mindful of what and how much you eat. Don’t overload your plate, eat slowly, and enjoy every bite. And the most important thing to keep in mind is that your diet has a huge effect on your stress levels. So eat to be healthy both physically and mentally!
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