 Holiday stress
Well the holidays are all but over. Just one more party night and it's back to normal life. How did you do?
Even if you stuck pretty well to your food plan, got in some fairly regular exercise, and the scale isn't as bad as it's been in some years, the end of all the fun and festivities can be a bit of a crash.
For some, it can lead to a period of depression. Depression has a tendency to make us crave sugar. Your overall energy feels low and you feel burned out after all the rushing about for the past two months.
Without thinking, you might tend to grab quick energy foods. But that will spoil all the benefits of adhering to your plan throughout the holidays.
Consider engaging in things that will be energy and mood boosters. First, while the weather is still nice and cool, start planning some early spring projects you've wanted to get done. After all the decorations are down and stored, is a great time of year to paint a room, or plant a spring garden.
Are you a scrapbooker? Start planning what you are going to do with all the new holiday pictures. Maybe you can create next year's Christmas presents out of them, or use them for birthday presents.
Are you a shopper? This is treasure-hunt time. Get out there are start scouring for 75 to 90 percent off bargains for next year: cards, decorations, even gifts.
In the short term, get outside and enjoy the weather. This is the time of year that reminds us why we live in the Valley of the Sun. Nice walks in the sunshine are at the top of the list for creating a cheery outlook.
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