Want to Conquer the Holidays this Year?
Have an attitude check. Count your blessings. Keep your focus on the things in your life that are good. Be positive. Smile. Follow your mother’s advice: “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” We can control our attitudes and our attitudes make a world of difference.
Want to Conquer the Holidays this Year?
There are lots of ways to enjoy the outdoors (just be sure to dress right)–a brisk walk in the cold, sledding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, making snowmen or having a snowball fight. Enjoy of a cup of sugar-free hot cocoa or sugar-free apple cider to warm up.
Want to Conquer the Holidays this Year?
The days are short and the nights are long—a perfect time to enjoy the peacefulness of a crackling fire, a soothing candle, Christmas tree lights, or dimmed lighting. Create an environment that allows your mind to slow its chatter and your body to find true relaxation.
Want to Conquer the Holidays this Year?
Laughter is good medicine. What makes you laugh? Is it a funny movie, a funny book, watching the monkeys at the zoo, people-watching, a great friend or a good comedian? Find an opportunity or two this week to laugh more than you normally do.
Want to Conquer the Holidays this Year?
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