The Christmas season is upon us and itโs that time of year where itโs almost inevitable you will end up having a few too many drinks or mince pies, for a few too many nights in a row leaving you feeling low in energy and sluggish.
It is especially hard when you have so many commitments, work or otherwise, where itโs almost impossible not to join in and enjoy yourself. Letโs be honest, sometimes it can feel like itโs the only way to get through all the events!
Itโs so easy to ditch all your healthy habits during this time, but even just doing a few things can help you feel as good as possible, whilst still joining in and enjoying yourself.
- Start the day with a healthy protein smoothie โ this will help you keep your energy levels up and give your body some extra support to get going on mornings when you may be feeling a little worse for wear.
- Take a vitamin C supplement โ to help replenish and boost your immunity so you donโt get run down.
- Schedule in self-care โ this is really important as itโs easy to get swept up in what everyone else needs and wants. Take some time for yourself to do what you love and you will feel better overall.
- Eat what you LOVE, not just what you kind of like โ itโs so easy to eat all the things at the buffet just because they are there. But how many of them do you really like? Pick only the things you love and youโll find that you enjoy yourself more, as well as hopefully not overdoing it as much.
- Commit to drinking enough water โ one we all know, but is so easy to forget. Have a set limit you need to reach each day and make sure that you do.
- Schedule in a few exercise sessions โ again, one we know we need to do but can slip behind very easily. Remember one session is better than none, even just a short one when you can fit it in, or walking to and from places. Do what you can, and your body and mind will thank you for it.
Above all, remember itโs important to have a good time and not be too hard on yourself if your healthy habits arenโt quite up to your usual standards.
If you know you would like some extra support to get back on track in the New Year, Tara Jackson, a holistic self-care coach (www.tarajackson.co.uk) is offering a 6-week group coaching programme starting on 8th January 2018, specifically designed to get you reaching your health goals in and out of the workplace.
Some of the benefits you can expect include:
- More energy, so that when it comes to your free time you actually do the things you want to instead of making excuses.
- Feeling on top of your game at work.
- Managing your stress levels so you arenโt mindlessly eating things you regret later, and so that you arenโt taking it out on those you love.
- You will find you sleep better and lose some weight as you have the energy and motivation to take care of yourself.
- Finding more meaning in your life, so that you can move forward feeling inspired and happy.
There is an early bird booking price of ยฃ97 before the 1st December 2017, after that it goes up to ยฃ150. You can find out more here: https://www.tarajackson.co.uk/work-with-me/9to5/.
