20/12/2020
So...it’s coming to the end of 2020 and WOW what a year it’s been! While we are coming into the final lap, it’s easy to let yourself go hard and then crash. But what if you didn’t have to crash your way into the new year? We’ve got FIVE tips to help you keep mentally well through the holiday period.
1. Food influences mood. Enjoy treats in moderation and at the same time, take care of your mind and body through eating plenty of natural foods, drinking water and staying physically active.
2. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Your body develops an expectation of when to wake and go to sleep. Consistent sleep schedules can increase energy, mood, memory and concentration.
3. Feel your feelings. Sounds simple, but so often people avoid feeling uncomfortable feelings and instead quickly distract themselves.
4. Start a healthy habit. When you do something regularly it becomes habitual. Make the intention and set a goal to invite more health into your life. Start a daily yoga or stretching practice, buy a journal. Do it now and get a head start on the New Year!
5. Be present! While it’s good to have goals for the future, if you don’t take time to appreciate what you have right now, you’ll never appreciate it!
However you go about creating your healthy habits, remember it’s not about getting it right or wrong, it’s about finding a balance that feels good for you. Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete ki a koe!
