I'm hearing it from my clients and friends. Those of us upset by the election have been in mourning, and the stress of Thanksgiving travel, booze, and food on top of it all sent quite a few of my people over the edge to destructive old patterns that make them feel worse instead of better. So in anticipation of the month of holiday distraction still to come, I thought it might be helpful to revisit 10 basics of healing that all of us can rely on to keep us sane and healthy through the new year.
They might seem small, but I promise you that if you do one or more of them on a daily basis, they will make a huge difference in your ability to sleep, make healthy decisions about what to feed your body, and reduce nagging aches and pains.
1. Breakfast - high in fiber and protein if possible
2. Fresh air - get outside at least fifteen minutes a day
3. Fruit - eat some fruit midday to boost energy and curb appetite
4. Water - carry a bottle around with you and sip on it all day
5. Walk - even a 10 minute walk can lift your whole day
6. Bathe - hot water soothes the soul
7. Tea - caffeine free tea at night can decrease cravings
8. Stretch - at work, at home, any and every chance you get
9. Sleep - go to bed 30 minutes earlier. It will change your life.
10. Friends - your community is your support system. Make time for them.
Here's to waking up on January 1st, ready to handle whatever is headed our way in 2017. We need our bodies to be strong and limber so we can keep moving, keep working for good.
