Gracefully Navigating Holiday stress

Do you, like many people, experience heightened levels of stress during the holidays? With parties, and celebrations added to what may already be a full schedule, it’s no wonder some succumb to a headache, digestive disturbances, colds, or even bouts of anxiety or depression.

The to-do list alone, especially at this time of year, can foster significant levels of overwhelm. And that's all the reason to maintain, or even up-level, your self care. Do your best to pay attention to how you're feeling on any given day. Elevated stress levels may manifest in physical symptoms which you want to address before they get worse by resting, simplifying your diet, hydrating with adequate consumption of fresh, clear water, and even making time to get outdoors for a walk in nature.

How do you handle elevated challenges to your health and well-being?

For additional tips and suggestions from one online resource, click here.

Also, know that the mindfulness practices outlined in my recently published book: Learning to Breathe, Learning to Live: Simple Tools to Alleviate Stress and Invigorate Your Life may help.

How? Well, I'm sure you've experienced how taking a deep breath can calm you almost instantaneously. Doing this a few times each day helps even more. I have written the book to elevate well-being around the world, one breath, one person at a time. And I could use your help...

If you, or someone you know, is suffering from stress, please let them know about this book.

Better yet, considering giving it as a gift. Their health will thank you.

There are many positive ways to address and even reduce the levels of stress you may experience at this time of year, and all throughout the year, for that matter. Taking a time out to up your level of self care is important. Reading my book, and practicing what you find in it, will also help you feel better in body, mind, heart, and soul! Buy it today.

And... if you're interested, I'll be offering three week courses in the new year that use material from the book. Join us!

Wishing you and yours a magical, memorable, and healthy holiday season.

Namaste,
    Sharon Harvey Alexander
    Certified Stress Management Educator and Professional Yoga Therapist