Four pillars of well-being gifts this year

Sleep:

Establishing a bed routine

Establishing a wake routine

Creating your rest nest

Early last caffeine product consumption

Eat:

Seasonal fruits and vegetables

As much plant based variety as you can

Make your own traditions

Eat mindfully and with gratitude including your treats

Exercise:

Seize the day – make the most of dry bright days and get some daylight

Rock around the Christmas tree – dance often

Movement is medicine – move while you can, where you can. Combine movement; music and your to do list.

Combine movement and music/podcast to your home and create a sanctuary at home.

Maintain where possible your exercise

Psychological wellness:

Start the day with gratitude- list three things you are grateful for.

Energy flows where attention goes -pay attention to negative self talk that can have a cascade effect and before you know it your day is on a downward spiral.

Breath work: slow breath in and out through your nose. Remember you cannot breathe into your past and you cannot breathe into tomorrow. You can only breathe in the present. Slow the breath and calm the mind.

Joy practice – sometimes breaking states of negative thought loops can be helpful. Example: happy or calming music play list.