The Top 3 Tips For The Holidays

 
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The holiday season is a joyous one, but also one that can be busy, stressful and both emotionally and physically taxing. So… here are the top three tips that I use to get through this complicated season. My goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, and by incorporating these three elements into my life, I have been able to keep my stress and anxiety in check. My goal for you? Is to enjoy the holiday season as much as you can. So give these tips a try and tell me what you think!

  1. BREATHE! When things feel busy, emotional or overwhelming? We forget to breathe. Our breathe becomes shallow, and our upper body- our chest, our shoulders, our neck- becomes tight with tension. I know this sounds silly, but it’s true! I recommend starting your day off with three deep breaths. See if you can breathe in so deeply that your whole body feels full with air. Then breathe out fully. Close your eyes, and take your time with it. This will start your day off with the reminder to breathe. Then- check in throughout the day and take a few extra deep breaths. I promise you that this will go a long way in helping you de-stress. 

  1. FIND JOY IN YOUR DAY. Be honest with yourself- are you doing things because you love them? Or because you feel a responsibility to someone else? During the holiday season, we often worry so much about pleasing others that we forget to please ourselves. Make sure you do some things that truly bring you joy. Because when you feel joy and happiness, it will radiate to the others around you, and they will benefit from your spirit. 

  1. MOVE YOUR BODY: I don’t just mean move around in our day to day life. That is movement, for sure- but it is not necessarily “nourishing” movement. Stretch, foam roll,practice your core work, your balance work… and these things will help you feel better, stronger, and happier throughout the day. 15 minutes of exercise goes a long way… so make sure you get it in every day. And if you don’t know what to do or how to get started with your exercise? Autoimmune Strong can help!  

So do some deep breathing, find your joy, and get your body moving! I hope these tips help you make this holiday season the best one yet. Happy Holidays! 

Andrea Wool