As the year comes to a close and we are busy running our businesses, shopping, wrapping, and planning the holidays...adding more and more to the stress...we find ourselves exhausted at the end of it all. This year why not build up your healthy living habits and make yourself a priority too this holidays! Make some time just for you on a daily basis to ease your stress, feel good, to help you be calmer and happier during this season!
Here are some tips to help you create a healthier and happier holiday season for you too:
Choose and commit to making yourself a priority! It is not selfish to want to do something nice for yourself. We need to nourish our mind, body and spirits too!
Create a regular daily routine. Choose to start a plan of action for you. Whether its little things that you can do throughout the day or just a 5min AM/PM or taking a ONE Day Retreat...do what works for your schedule, but do schedule some time in
START with a commitment of 5 min and build from there. Its only 5min but will truly help you in the long run as you are building up a self care routine
CHOOSE things that resonate with you, no point running if that is not your thang! Maybe walking is your thing, or doing a yoga class, or listening to relaxing music or music that gets you dancing around. The important thing is you choose what works for you!
Self Care Tip....Set your Intention...START with a commitment of 5 min and build from there. It's only 5 min but will truly help you in the long run as you build up a self care routine
AM Routine ideas...
Gratitude:
It can simply be sitting and breathing. Thinking of all the things you are grateful for
Write your thoughts in a Journal. Write down your moods, your feelings, things that bother you, things that you are proud of, you WINS...whateve you like as its just for you! It is a place to help you grow and move forward
Do a guided gratitude meditation
Write thank-you letters to all those that have encouraged or supported you
Put happy thoughts into a jar and read one each morning
Mindset:
Repeat Affirmations to shift your mindset and train your subconscious to a more positive and loving mindset. It helps you to be kinder to you
Create your own, ones that resonate with you
Practice grounding or letting go activities ie. listening to higher frequency healing music, write forgiveness letters (you don't need to send them just for you)
Write a mission statement for your life
Read your goals and your why
Write out your top 10 strengths
Create a happiness file ie. pictures, happy notes, strength list, awards list
Fitness/Nutrition:
Create a plan of action, use a journal to keep track. figure out your current level and eating habits.
Choose things that you like to do! Cue up some workout videos, yoga classes, walk, run, join a gym or create one in your house. Choose what you like to do
Look at healthier food alternatives
Read food labels, lessen processed foods
Practice smaller portions before the holidays
Afternoon BOOSTERS (mini daytime breaks)...
If you are sitting at a desk all day...do some chair stretches, get up every once in awhile to stretch you legs
Drink water and get up to have a healthy snack (prep some carrots/celery ahead of time)
Listen to some relaxing music in the background
Self Care Tip...Take mini breaks througout the day...your mind and body need rest especially if you are go-go-go all day!
PM Routine ideas...
Shut down media, socials distractions at least one hour prior just so you can clear you mind for a better sleep
Remove makeup and wash up, get into comfy clothes
Set up yoga or meditation space with pillows to relax your body
Put on some relaxing music
Do a guided sleep meditation
Put lotion on your hands and feet
Do some deep breathing activities
Write in your journal
Whatever you choose to do, that works for your schedule...ENJOY! In health and happiness, XO AJ
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