Now that the Holiday Season is under way, it is a good time to address the stress that comes with this jolly time of year. We wanted to give you this helpful survival guide to help you to relax and enjoy this wonderful time of year.
HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
I. BE AWARE OF YOUR SCHEDULE - PACE YOURSELF
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- TRY TO SCHEDULE ONE OR LESS HOLIDAY EVENTS PER WEEK
- PRACTICE KINDLY SAYING NO
- SET ASIDE QUIET TIME FOR YOURSELF EACH DAY
II. BECOME A MINDFUL EATER AND DRINKER
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- BE AWARE OF EVERYTHING YOU PUT INTO YOUR BODY
- AVOID CONSUMING ANYTHING THAT DOESN'T RATE AT LEAST 9/10
- REDUCE SUGAR CRAVINGS BY LIMITING YOUR SUGAR INTAKE
- IF YOU PLAN TO EAT SOMETHING SWEET, BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLY
- MAKE ALCOHOL A SPECIAL , OCCASIONAL TREAT
III. EARN YOUR SPECIAL TREATS THIS SEASON- CREATE REWARD SYSTEM
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- ONLY HAVE A SWEET OR ALCOHOL AFTER 30 MINUTES OF ACTIVITY
- GO FOR A WALK AFTER CONSUMING TREAT
- PLAN TO BREAK EVEN CALORICALLY EVERY DAY
- DRINK AT LEAST HALF OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN WATER DAILY
IV. STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
- QUIET TIME EVERYDAY, POSSIBLY COUPLE TIMES A DAY
- HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
- WHEN STRESSED OUT, GO FOR A QUICK WALK/FRESH AIR
- GET PLENTY OF SLEEP EACH NIGHT (MINIMUM 7 HOURS)
- KEEP CARBOHYDRATES LOWER IN YOUR HOLIDAY DIET
- READ A GOOD BOOK THAT BRINGS YOU JOY
- SPIRITUALITY IMPORTANT PART OF LIFE PURPOSE
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Holiday Season,
Dr. Marcela Dominguez, Dr. Cheryl Thomas and the CCFM Team
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