Disrupting

It’s December and without a doubt, it is the month that can begin to cause turmoil.  The holiday “energy” that burns throughout this month, can interrupt our healthy routines.  This year, instead of the holidays disrupting you, consider disrupting them by engaging in any or all of the following:
 
Meetings. Schedule time to take care of yourself and treat them like meetings that you cannot miss.
 
Drink.  Consume lots of water…with bubbles or without, with a twist on the rocks or straight up.
 
Move.  Get up and move more often.  Try it in short bursts throughout the day, no sweat or gym is necessary. Dancing highly recommended.
 
Snack.  Wait, what?  Snack before a big meal or party.  Combine a little protein with a complex carb and or some fiber in and you will be able to navigate the buffet table with a bit more restraint.
 
Re-Cycle.  No need to shop for new clothing, wear something you already love and own. 
 
Lighten Up.  Modify a (note: not all!) holiday dish with some extra veggies (think adding some mashed cauliflower to the mashed potatoes) or update a drink with some flavored seltzer.  
 
Delegate.  Split the chores, the shopping, the baking, the cooking or some of the planning.  Ask for help.
 
Relax.  It seems so simple, but we often forget to relax/chill/let stuff go as the momentum of the holidays kicks in.  
 
 
Are you ready to be a disruptor?  Go for it and see how staying healthy can actually happen for you during the holidays.