Take care of yourself first during the holiday season and you are more likely to have more fun with less stress. Here are some ideas to help maintain holiday cheer this year:
- Take a walk. Walking is repetitive, tranquil and rhythmic. Walking decreases anxiety and improves sleep.
- Go outside in the sunlight. Sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin which helps relieve seasonal affective disorder.
- Enjoy a comedy show or movie. Laughter reduces stress hormones.
- Get enough sleep which also reduces stress.
- Use the smell of citrus to boost feelings of well-being.
- Eat regularly scheduled meals. Don’t let your engine run on empty.
So do some things for yourself and you will survive the holidays easily. What things do you do to maintain your holiday cheer?