Navigating the holidays WELL: For some of us, this season brings joy, and for others, anxiety, and for still yet others, sadness. I (and we) are here for all of it.

Your personal wellness toolkit should be able to take you through the holidays. What’s in yours? Keep reading for some suggestions of key staples to have in it.

As we look ahead with just a week and a half to Thanksgiving, what is in your toolkit for navigating the holidays, well, WELL?

Navigating the holidays WELL: Here are a few suggestions:

1. Keep a regimen/routine of movement. This can be anything from going for a morning walk, to doing some yoga, or, seeing us for a workout catered to you and a plan for “homework” outside of your sessions to keep you on track with your goals! Bonus points for outside activities to get the fresh air and daylight as it wanes in this season.

2. Think about balancing your nutrition, and try not to label foods as “good” or “bad.” They’re all just choices. Consider serving sizes when indulging at holiday parties, big dinners, and in dessert. Enjoying what a single serving size is can go a long way.

3. Think of, discuss, and/or write down something you’re grateful for each day. Tether your mind to the positives and you’ll be more likely to find more of them!

4. Think of good, healthy ways to take good care of yourself. For you, it might mean taking the time to snuggle up in a blanket with a book you’ve been meaning to get to, or, making sure you plan a social occasion you really can look forward to. Do some internal research and do good things for yourself – you deserve it, too!

How do you navigate the holidays well? What else is in your personal toolkit?

If you’re working with us, please feel encouraged to let us know any way we can best support you through this time of year – we are here for it!

If you’re not currently working with us and could use some guidance, accountability, and support for your health, fitness, and overall wellness, let’s have a conversation! Submit for an Exploratory Session below and let’s have a conversation about what working together could look like.

For more information on fostering “seasonal serenity,” check out this article from Stanford.edu.