Staying on track
Through the Holiday Season

December 7, 2011

We know that Holiday time can be joyful, exciting, busy, and peaceful. Yet, there can also be overwhelming times where life can feel a little unmanageable. Being aware of how we are through this busy time before we burn out, and making a management plan to fall back on, can make all the difference.

BEING IN TOUCH by asking yourself daily, “How am I doing? Feeling fine? Exhausted? Like I need an energy boost? Do I need to carve out some ‘me’ time?” Finding out how you are before external stimulus happens can be absolutely what keeps you on track. Know yourself.

DE-STRESSING…Fix what is bothering you. Make it right. Little things make the biggest difference! Practice a “just do it” for those small tasks that seem insignificant. The truth is they are energy zappers and once you eliminate the little things that are bothering you…you’ll have much more energy to push you forward on your path to healthy living. Keep your scheduled exercise routine with your trainer or workout out friend. Accountability will bring positive feelings of being in control of your well being.

STAYING PRODUCTIVE through the holiday season can help, if it’s timely. Knowing when to push is the key. What kind of busy do we need? Is it a good time to get something started, or finished? Do you need a distraction? Or are you better just to ride for a bit and do the “must do’s”? The given highs and lows are the challenge we face during this charged time of emotions, expectations and performance. It’s our responsibility to create or find that happy medium; an even keeled position that we can count on to remain neutral so we can make good decisions.