Last time, you prepared an action plan to help you manage your health during the holidays. Preparing for events is important. What we often forget to think about, however, is what happens after it’s all over? Ever heard of the “post-holiday blues”? Sometimes we can experience a “crash” or “slump” after such a busy and emotionally charged period.
The holiday season is around the corner for many of us. For some, the holiday season represents a joy filled time. Good food, traditions and activities in the company of friends and family. For others, holidays can be stressful and challenging. Either way, we recommend preparing for the holidays with a view to managing your wellbeing.
Goal setting is something we do in our day to day lives whether we realize it or not. Some goals might be smaller than others like getting a load of laundry done, while some may be larger, like losing 10 pounds. Either way, goals should meet certain criteria - they should be “SMART”. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.
Have you ever tried to practice mindfulness? Let me guess, you sat or laid on the floor, closed your eyes and attempted to achieve a blank mind? After 20 minutes of trying, you thought “I can’t do this” and decided that mindfulness just wasn’t for you!
