- Honor and listen to your body. Let your body be your guide for when you’re hungry (pro tip: eat then!) and when you’re full (pro tip: stop then!). All foods fit – so challenge the food police that join you at holiday meals. Restricting food ultimately means overindulging in foods – so give yourself unconditional permission to eat with attunement to your body.
- Savor the good. Whether it’s good food, a good conversation, a good run, a good night’s sleep – take time to savor the things that nourish you this holiday season.
- Move your body – ideally with people you adore. Find ways to keep active during the cooler times. Play some touch football. Run in a holiday fun run.
- Stay hydrated with water. Drinking enough water keeps your body healthy and hydrated. Carrying a reuseable bottle with you can help!
- Wash your hands. The holidays usually means crowds of people. Keep yourself and your loved ones healthier by washing your hands often.
- Connect. Relationships are complicated and very worth navigating complexity to reach connection. Remember what activities make you feel connected with the people you love and do a little extra of those.
- Give back. Brighten someone else’s day with a bit of holiday cheer in whatever way works for you.
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