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Stress Free Holidays
Author: Yvonne Rayburn, CPT
We have all most likely heard of the book “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” by Richard Carlson. In re-reading some of that recently, it became apparent that most of the drama and stress surrounding the holidays is really “small stuff”. Some of it is even stress and drama that we create ourselves or we allow ourselves to be sucked in to. As the holidays approach, here is some advice on not sweating the small stuff and truly allowing this to be the most wonderful time of the year!
1. Be patient with yourself and others.
2. Be kind to everyone.
3. Have fun!
4. Remember what the season is all about.
5. You have a choice!
This time of year it seems that every where we turn it is busy! The roads, gas station, store (of course!), restaurants and even the gym! It is easy to get impatient waiting in line or in traffic. Take a moment to literally take a few deep breaths and be patient. Plan ahead and know that errands, grocery trips and your visit to the gym may take longer than at any other time of the year. Going into these things with the right mind set will make a big difference in your stress level.
Remember to have fun! Watch the children in your life. They don’t care about what others think or say, they just have fun. You don’t have to be a child in order to have fun. Have a childlike spirit and remember what the season is all about. Kindness, sharing, love, joy…those are things that come naturally to children. Let them come naturally to you as well.
It is up to you. You have a choice in EVERYTHING that you do this holiday season. Choose to be happy. Choose to offer forgiveness. Choose to be kind, to others and yourself. That means making the commitment to stick with your workouts. You will have more energy, release stress and be in a better state of mind to handle the challenges that may come your way.
If you are a member of HyperStrike.com, you know that you have the best available means of tracking your workouts, utilizing custom workouts and holding yourself accountable to your goals. If you are not a member, becoming a member would be a great gift to give yourself this holiday season. You can take advantage of all the features including FitScore. FitScore is a fun, easy to use fitness assessment tool that allows each member to determine their total fitness by measuring the 5 components of fitness: strength, power, agility, endurance, and flexibility. The Nutrition component is a great resource for any time of the year, but especially now! This feature offers a nutrition and meal planning service that is completely integrated with your fitness plan. The choice is up to you!
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