- Keep refined sugar out so you don’t keep getting stuck in the sugar blues and cravings for more the day after.
- Add some sweet, comforting root vegetables to enhance relaxation. This will also keep your sweet tooth nurtured instead of tortured.
- Get enough sleep. Tired people are more irritable.
- Drink lots of water. Staying hydrated keeps energy up and cravings down.
- Limit stimulants. That means have tea over coffee and keep alcohol to a minimum.
Nurture your soul.
- Take a break for a stroll in a park or neighborhood you love.
- Enjoy a quiet cup of tea. Alone.
- Go for a yoga class or take a trip to the gym.
- Take time to practice simple relaxation or meditation. Even five minutes makes a difference.
- Take a quite moment with a book instead of the TV. That will keep you sane and encourage a better night’s sleep.
- Give thanks for what you have in your life instead of focusing on what’s missing.
Balance your life.
- Incorporate a daily routine of movement; even if it is just five minutes of stretching.
- Use your breath to calm you and energize you.
- Make fitness fun, and incorporate it in all the little chores you need to do anyway.
- Speak your truth (gently). During family gatherings, many unspoken words can end up becoming a cause of anxiety, anger, and resentment.
- Ask for help. We are not separate from others; everything we do is connected.
- A mind that is resolved is simply present. That’s a nice and peaceful mindset for entering the holiday season.
