Coping and Getting through the Holidays 🎄

‘Tis the Season! Of Holiday Cheer?!?

At least that’s what we think every year - until the stress of the Holidays with the food, shopping, parties starts to hit us … then we’re too anxious to be done with the holidays altogether and dismiss the things that really matter the most.

Here are a just a few tips on coping and getting through the Holidays - unscathed 😜

1. Do NOT give up your workouts - I repeat - DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR WORKOUTS!! No, this is not because I own a fitness studio - it’s because it’s TOO important to YOUR sanity to stop. Biggest way to relieve stress - MOVE your body!

   a. finding it hard to make it to the studio daily? Get a partner! Keep yourself accountable - and them! (oh, and p.s. - we’re running a great partner membership 😉- just fyi)

2. Limit your alcohol. Ohhh… ‘tis the season, right?!? For every drink you consume, drink a glass or bottle of water in between. This will literally cut your alcohol intake in half - and prevent you from getting a little too tipsy 🍸 (which keeps you from your workout the next day) 🥴

3. Instead of buying gifts for EVERYONE - draw names, or do a gift exchange

   1. And instead of BUYING gifts - how about making them … you don’t have to be crafty - you can make a meal, or spend a day cleaning their house, or laundry ( one of my gifts to my parents was putting up their outdoor lights every year after they couldn’t do it themselves - they loved it and were able to continue enjoying the lights right outside their front window)

4. Limit your sweets - I know, it’s so hard because there are soooo many good cookies and candies around 🍰 - and of course, it’s OK to indulge. However, keep a bag of ready to eat cut up vegetables in your fridge - this way instead of reaching for the sweets on impulse when you want something to much on - grab the veggies instead , or at least start with them to fill you up a little bit. This is an easy grab when you get home from work to munch on while preparing dinner.

5. When you leave the house - expect it to be crazy out there … there is going to be more traffic, and more people at the stores and everyone is going to be in a rush! Stay patient and keep calm (Stay Calm and Carry On!) 😂 - it’s a real thing. When you head out, give yourself those few extra minutes so you’re not rushing or getting caught in the frenzy and can maintain patience. And fortunately for us - we can shop online too!

6. Remember what the holidays are about for you - whether it’s being with family, sharing your talents, giving a special gift to someone, staying healthy, your faith - remember those things that are most important this holiday season and reflect on those each and every day 💗

7. In all - I wish you a very Blessed and Merriest of Holidays!

   ~ Kris