Making the Most of the Holidays

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By Kerri Chase, B.P.E.

This holiday season is undeniably different than years past. Traditional gatherings with friends and loved ones have been replaced with mingling of the virtual variety through FaceTime and Zoom. It's our current reality, but it doesn't mean we can't make the most of if it.

Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and happy over the holidays.

For some, the holidays can be a lonely time. For those that are newly isolated, it may be difficult to cope. Perhaps we need to make a concentrated effort to reach out to people for our own wellbeing and for theirs. Plan virtual meetings with friends. Set dates to FaceTime. Plan virtual games or activities. Put time aside to shop online or to get groceries. All of our tasks may seem overwhelming, but if we write them out and set dates to complete them, it helps to get things accomplished. It also makes down time much more relaxing because we know that things are taken care of.

Try to maintain somewhat of a routine. Think about active recovery (walking, stretching are great to do). It’s great fun to socialize, but try to schedule some downtime so that you can re-group and refresh.

Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t maintain a regular workout schedule. Set a realistic goal beforehand so that you can put it in your calendar. If you want assistance to with your workouts, we have some excellent options for you. If regular workouts are not part of your normal routine, maybe set that as a New Year’s resolution and just make a plan to move everyday. Take the dog for a walk. Skate with the kids. Do an online meditation or yoga class. Shovel the driveway. If you plan activities ahead of time, you are much more likely to follow through with them.

Know your limits. Don’t try to juggle everything. Say no sometimes and be present.

If you can plan ahead, be realistic, creative and be flexible during the holiday season, you are well on your way to seeing it through to 2021. 

Let us hope that we are able to put this challenging year behind us and look forward to much health and happiness ahead!




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