6 Secrets to Relieve Stress this Holiday Season
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So how can you, as an athlete and health-minded person, survive the holidays without letting stress conquer you? Here are some ideas to consider when contemplating choices you might have to make to relieve stress during this busy time of year:
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6 Secrets to Relieve Stress this Holiday Season
- 2. It’s the most wonderful time of the year — the holidays, of course! Rich in beloved tradition, wonderful connections between family and friends, and, of course, celebration, everyone’s favorite season can also be the most stressful time of the year. fitnationmag.com
- 3. fitnationmag.com So how can you, as an athlete and health-minded person, survive the holidays without letting stress conquer you?
- 4. Here are some ideas to consider when contemplating choices you might have to make to relieve stress during this busy time of year: fitnationmag.com
- 5. 1. SET BOUNDARIES Just say no! There are only so many hours in a day, and there never seems to be an end to the to-do list. Plan ahead and prioritize. fitnationmag.com
- 6. 2. BREATH Take 15 minutes each day to sit and center yourself with some focused breathing or meditation. fitnationmag.com
- 7. 3. SELF-CARE taking care of yourself during the holidays allows you to be your best self for friends and family. Take a walk on the beach, get a massage, or do something that you know will recharge your batteries. fitnationmag.com
- 8. 4. ACKNOWLEDGE FEELINGS Acknowledge and accept all of these feelings — good and not-so-good — without judgment and with confidence that they will pass. fitnationmag.com
- 9. 5. SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Know thyself! This is a time to expect obstacles to fitness and nutrition goals. Follow your daily routines as closely as possible, and try to let go of mistakes. fitnationmag.com
- 10. 6. BE MINDFUL Practice moment-to-moment focus and try to be present with family and friends. This can be particularly effective for managing calories during holiday parties where the focus is often on the food. fitnationmag.com
- 11. Choosing to focus on what you can control, then proactively taking steps to master those things, generates power and will help you not only survive, but thrive, during the holidays. Read the entire article HERE.