Winter can cause a yearning in your soul to warm up by a cozy fire and finally slow down. I love that nature works like this, innately causing us to change with the seasons, have you ever noticed? The winter brings the desire for warmer foods, connection with loved ones, and more rest and relaxation. The critical part of this fascinating natural phenomenon is that we listen and oblige. There are a few ways that I mindfully go into the Winter season and I'm going to share with you my top ways to help you keep a Winter wellness routine, as well. These work for me each year, and I hope you'll gain some ideas you can use, too! My favorite Winter Wellness tips... 1. Don’t burn the candle at both ends If your social calendar looks anything like mine, it's jam-packed this season. We just made it through all the Holiday parties, and now it's time to catch up with those we didn't have time to see last month, and of course, celebrate the New Year. However, don’t feel obligated to attend every gathering you get invited to, particularly if you’re feeling burnt out from work and your other obligations. It’s great to meet new people and socialize, but if it causes you to get less sleep or it stresses you out, decline some of the less essential offers. 2. Be mindful of social settings For the events you do attend, remember that cold and flu germs often lurk without symptoms at first. There’s no need to be paranoid about shaking hands or meeting people, but be mindful of your hands before you eat and don’t touch your nose, mouth or eyes after shaking hands with someone. Keeping your hands clean is one of the best way to avoid a winter illness. 3. Keep working out Your best battle against the winter blues is to keep to your workout routine. Finding it hard to stay motivated during the colder months? Switch things up. Try a new class at your gym or take on a new challenge that will help keep you motivated. 4. Hydrate more Getting enough fluids is essential on any day, but in the winter the weather is drier and so is the heat indoors. Not only that, but your skin can become parched too. Drinking more water and applying more moisturizer is a must. So, what's the norm for you? Do you try to stay on track during the winter months, or do you put things off until it starts to warm up outside? I tend to stay indoors much more. I'm fortunate that I get to work from home so going out everyday is not essential. I try not to let the weather dictate my actions thought, because that's a recipe for depression, mood swings and slipping into bad habits, like unhealthy snacking. Otherwise, I stay on track making sure that I stay hydrated, well-rested, eating healthy - I find that I cook more during the winter months too. Be kind to yourself during the winter months and the rest of the year too! Click here >>>> BEING WHOLE,
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Does it seem like the years fly by faster each year? Sometimes I can't believe how fast they go by, and this year is no exception. We get wrapped up in our schedules, and before we know it, we're making holiday plans again with our loved ones. Same goes for New Year's Resolutions. We proudly proclaim them at the beginning of each year with the best of intentions. We really mean to accomplish them, but nearly all of them fall flat before Spring even hits. There are many reasons why this happens. To stick with your resolutions, you’ve got to be realistic about your goals. Here are some tips for creating resolutions you’ll actually keep so that when New Year’s rolls around again, you can try making a new resolution instead of the same ones year after year. 1. Set up a reward Whatever you’ve decided, be it weight loss or quitting smoking or even both, you’re more likely to make a positive change in your behavior if you have a reward waiting down the line. Make your goals manageable, also. Saying that you just want to lose weight has no direction which is why this goal always fizzles out. Make checkpoints along the way if you're going to see those results, and make those rewards unrelated to food. 2. Pair up with your pals Getting together with friends to better yourselves is an excellent way to build up your new good habits. Whether it’s taking a class together at the gym or learning a new craft like painting or pottery, teaming up with your friends will make it much more likely you won’t give up on your goals. 3. Keep a written record Writing down your resolutions makes it more front and center in your mind. In fact, starting a journal around your resolutions is highly recommended. You can write what you’ve done each day to get to that goal. 4. Dissect your resolutions into tangible goals If you’re serious about achieving your resolutions, sit down right now, get your pen and paper and write out your resolutions. Then, break them down into smaller chuncks on what you are going to do to get there. So, if your goal is to lose 50 pounds, write down what you’re going to do to get there on a daily basis. You can commit to 15 minutes of exercise per day to start and then increase it at a checkpoint. You can also commit to swapping out some unhealthy items every week. Doing it this way will help you make the changes you want to see. 5. Share your resolutions If you really want to succeed, tell your friends and family about your resolutions before New Year’s Eve. You will find much support and possibly teammates to take along for the journey. HOWEVER, be very choosy about who you share with; not everyone needs to know your plans, especially if they are morely to tell you how you can't do it instead of jumping on board and helping you do it. A really safe place to share your goals while also getting support along with resources to help you along this path, is my facebook group, Being Whole. Me and the members of Being Whole discuss food, exercise, meditation, yoga, self-talk, essential oils, relationships and everything that affects that state of our health, so come join us and we will accomplish our goals together! Don’t let another year of unresolved resolutions fly by. Make 2019 your year, it’s entirely within your reach. What are you excited about in the new year? Hit reply and let me know, I’d love to hear from you. |
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