Holidays are usually the happiest time of the year because we have additional quality time with family and friends and often share in meals and other uplifting social functions, but sometimes they can bring stress. The added scheduling pressures, sometimes indulgent eating, and other departures from our normal routines add stress that can be difficult to balance, not to mention the added stress around COVID! Here are 5 simple lifestyle tips to help get you to manage stress during the holidays.
1. Don’t over-commit
As much as it seems like you want to attend every holiday social, party, and dinner, sometimes it is absolutely overwhelming to do it all and still manage your daily life. Select those things that matter most and politely decline the things that don’t, and you will thank yourself later. No one expects you to do it all, so don’t expect it of yourself.
2. Plan self-care activities
If the joy and chaos of the holidays really do overwhelm you, then schedule some planned downtime. Set time aside to treat yourself to a facial, beauty treatment, get a massage, or engage in a quiet activity that lets you reset and gather your energy.
The professionals at Laguna Med Spa can offer many suggestions based on your individual goals. From skin treatments to permanent makeup we have a plethora of services to make you feel beautiful.
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3. Maintain as much routine as possible
Holidays are terrible for routines. While a few can just go with the flow, most of us rely on regular structure to keep our lives manageable. If you stick to the basics of your routine (when you get up, when you eat, when you exercise, etc.), then you will have more emotional and physical energy to manage the holiday chaos. Sticking to #1 (don’t over-commit) is helpful in this regard.
4. Don’t neglect sleep
When it comes to schedules and routines, the most important routine might be sleep. If you neglect sleep, then everything else will be more stressful and harder to manage.
So stick with your regular sleep schedule as much as possible. It might get disrupted by a party or two, or holiday travel, but if you can keep a regular bedtime and a regular waking time on as many days as possible, your body will better tolerate the stress that comes your way. If you have trouble sleeping due to stress, there are natural products you can take to promote better sleep.
5. Stay active
Exercise is recognized by experts such as those at Mayo Clinic as an important stress-management tool that can keep your body and mind more stress-tolerant all the time.
Too often at the holidays, we let regular exercise go by the wayside (eh-hem routine…) along with the rest of our self-care. Keeping exercise on your calendar is challenging but still very important.
The professionals at Laguna Med Spa are here to guide you and offer a personalized skincare routine. If you are in Parker, CO or surrounding Denver metro areas, get in touch with us and schedule a consultation.
