The holidays are almost here! If you're seeking less stress and more balance so you can enjoy the holidays more this year, keep reading for our holiday survival tips. 

 

1. It's okay not to be happy all the time.
While the holidays bring a to be excited about, they can also bring a lot to do and a lot of pressure. If thinking about the holidays leaves you feeling stressed or overwhelmed, remember: it’s okay if you’re not happy or excited all the time! Acknowledging the many different emotions that can come up instead of ignoring them can actually make it easier to tackle long to do lists, and to enjoy the fun parts of the holidays.

2. Focus on the things that matter to you and your family.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the holidays. From long lists of gifts to buy to the many events to attend or experiences to create for your kids or grandkids, there’s a lot to do. But you don’t have to do it ALL. Instead, try to focus on the things that matter most to you and your family, so you can fully enjoy them instead of rushing off to the next thing. (Your kids will remember the fun things they did, not the things you skipped!)

3. Work in some healthy foods and movement.
You don’t have to stick firmly to your usual routine, but making some time to move your body and eat nutritious foods can help your body feel its best during this busy time of year. Maybe that means walking around the neighborhood to look at holiday decorations or grabbing an extra serving of veggies before dessert. Enjoy your holiday, but give your body the fuel it needs to keep you feeling good too!

4. Make sure you get enough sleep.
Nothing makes keeping up with a busy holiday schedule harder than not sleeping well, and nothing makes it harder to get a good night’s sleep than trying to fall asleep on the lumpy pull-out couch in a relative’s living room! When your sleep routine gets thrown off by travel, hosting family or late-night events, consider adding CBD sleep products to help you sleep better and wake up refreshed.