5 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Holiday Season

Carve our time for yourself!!
- Even if it’s just five minutes…and preferably at the beginning of the day. This not only helps set a great tone for the day but minimizes the chance of being derailed. Journaling, meditation, stretching, practicing yoga, writing a gratitude list, setting intentions or breathwork are all things you can do that take less than five minutes and will have a HUGE impact.
Say no to things and set boundaries.
- The holidays can be a notoriously difficult time of year for a lot of people. Try to be really intentional and check in with yourself about what commitments you say yes to, and say no if something isn’t going to serve you. Setting boundaries with loved ones and family members can be hard and scary but when you do, you teach them how you want to be treated and feel more respected in turn.
Nourish your body.
- Pick nourishing, balanced foods when you’re at home. Load your plate with veggies and greens while also indulging in some of your favorite foods. I LIVE for the food around the holidays and I’m all about enjoying what you love. I invite you to think mindfully about what’s going on your plate and add some nutrient dense foods when possible.
Get some sort of physical movement.
- Whether it’s a walk outside, HIIT, yoga or strength training. You will never regret a workout!! A great question to check in with yourself is what kind of movement would make my body feel best today? Honor whatever comes up for you.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day. One of my favorite ways to do this, is making sure to have a glass of water between any other beverages you might be consuming. If you’re interested in reading more about this check out this blog post I wrote here. If you found these helpful and are wanting to set yourself up for success this holiday season, check out my eBook The Good Mood Guide. It’s filled with a weeks worth of healthy recipes, mindfulness practices, self care strategies and all my tips and tricks to prioritize yourself. I do the practices in this guide every time I need a little reset and I am always so happy I did.