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Don’t Let the Season STRESS You!
This past Monday evening we held a stress workshop at our office. It was well received. Stress can cause physical problems. Here are some suggestions to help you this holiday season:
- You are neither Superwoman nor Superman. You can’t do it all exactly the way you feel it needs to be done! Ask for help. Bite off small chunks at a time. If it doesn’t get done exactly the way you planned, that’s okay-don’t stress it.
- Don’t let you exercise habits or chiropractic care fall behind. A few missed days does not mean the end of the world. BUT, on the other hand, exercise is an excellent way to deal with stress. A long walk on the beach can be very beneficial to a stressed out nervous system. Take a bike ride and enjoy the beautiful environment that we live in. If you have an established routine, try to stick to it. Don’t miss your adjustments. They will help your nervous system which will greatly help you deal with the extra stress.
- Take time for yourself. This is the season to give. But there is nothing wrong with being kind to ourselves. Schedule a massage for yourself. Take time for a pedicure or manicure. Go to bed a little earlier for a few nights. Spend some time with a good book. Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be good for anyone else.
- Now is NOT the time to begin “that diet!” It’s easy to let a few pounds “sneak” up on us during the holidays. A party tonight. A dinner tomorrow night. Cookies. Cakes. The key word here is my husband’s MODERATION! Attempting to start a diet during the next two weeks will only lead to failure. Use this time to think out your food selections. Plan your meals for the first few weeks of the New Year. Prepare now for your “battle of the bulge.”
- Enjoy family time. Family gatherings can sometimes be stressful. There are some of those things you can never change. Have fun! Ask older relatives for an oral history of what they can remember about their childhood and families. Learn as much as you can. They won’t be here forever.
Upcoming events:
Toys for Tots: Bring us unwrapped new toys and have a chance to win tickets to Hawaii
Parents Night Out: Monday Dec. 19th, 6-8pm, drop off the kids enjoy some time alone. We’ll have a blast with them. Please call to reserve your spot. .
Gift Certificates Available: Give the gift of health. We have gift certificates for $125 worth of our care, no charge to you. Bring in the names and addresses of your friends and family, sign the card and we’ll drop it in the mail for you.
Yours in health,
Lynne Sullivan D.C.
www.drsully.com
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