3 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season

As we enter the holiday season, we enter a time of year that for many of us also involves more stress. Navigating travel and extra commitments, consuming more sugar and alcohol, and working out less are all things that seem to happen during the holiday season. I fully support balance, which means enjoying the holiday (whatever that looks like for you) while also checking in with yourself to make sure you are taking time to care for yourself.

Here are 3 simple tips to cultivate more wellness this holiday season:

1. Notice your body. Check in by feeling your feet on the floor, or your hips in a chair. It sounds so simple, and yet this is my go to recommendation to build awareness and your ability to be in the present moment.

2. Move your body a little every day. You don’t need a lot of time for movement to be effective. Even a short walk, getting out of your chair, stretching, or doing one of your favorite Pilates exercises is a great way to experience movement in your body. Moving feels good and, usually, doing a few minutes will turn into more.

3. Make sure you’re drinking enough water! Sugar and alcohol can make us feel groggy, and so it is helpful to drink water to stay hydrated and support your body when you enjoy those extra holiday treats.

Add in these super simple tips and have a holiday season that feels jolly and bright inside and out.