GRANDVILLE, Mich.–– It's time to wind down after the craziness of the holiday season and enjoy a fresh start to the new year. The last three months of the year are always a hectic and stressful time because of all the major holidays in a row. October through December, the focus is on costumes, giving thanks, spending time with family, giving presents, and spreading holiday cheer rather than taking time for yourself. It's necessary to relieve all that pressure and gift yourself time for relaxation and mindfulness. Read our ways to de-stress after the holiday season to help you take a load off and focus on yourself for the start of the new year!
- Go to bed early - no later than 10 pm.
- At least an hour before bedtime, wind down with quiet activities like reading a book or taking a warm bath.
- Start a healthy diet to rid your body of the fatty and sugary foods of the holiday season.
- Listen to relaxing music at night.
- Take a yoga class.
- Drink a cup of green tea first thing in the morning and at night before you go to bed.
- Use essentials oils for relaxation.
- Practice deep breathing to slow your heart rate and help calm you down.
- Cross things off your "to-do" list to help free your mind from any added stress.
- Take a 10 minute walk during your lunch.
- Escape to your favorite spot for the weekend.
- Start a regular gym routine.
It's important to be mindful of your own health after the holidays have come to an end. Create an environment that will help you find peace and relax so that you can enjoy the start to the new year. January is the month to put the priority on yourself by following these ways to de-stress after the holiday season. While you enjoy the peace and quiet, browse our Winter Car Care tips and get your vehicle in for routine maintenance so that you can cross one more thing off your "to-do" list. Just another way to help you get rid of added stress after the holiday season!
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