Holiday Survival 101

Now that Halloween is in the rear view mirror, we're speeding towards the holidays and if we're not careful, to the destination of burnout. Foods we don't usually eat, later nights than usual, holiday expectations, family dynamics and the financial stress of gift buying can send even the strongest person right over the edge. It's no surprise so many of us start the new year feeling exhausted and sick. How to skip symptoms of burnout? I've got five easy ways to carve out a little sanity amongst the chaos. Holiday Survival 101. 1. Remember time-outs when you were a kid? Back then you probably considered them punishment but today they will save you from punishing yourself. Taking small breaks throughout the day for me-time isn't self indulgent, it's necessary during the holidays. How to find the time? Turn your cell phone off during your lunch break and actually take a break. Start your day without the Internet by giving yourself some peace and quiet within the first hour of waking. You may be running around making breakfast and starting your day, but you don't have to add in the mental mind candy of the internet too. It will be there when you're actually ready to greet the world. Drive with your cell phone in the backseat. Being present is not only safe, but those brief stop light stops are great times to take three slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth to calm your nervous system. 2. Drink up to your heart's content. Up your water inta...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news