This month we are going to talk about all things “Staying on Track”. Of course, this applies to the holiday season but also to any time during the year when we just need (or want) to slow things down a little.
So… if you have been working on your daily habits so you to get a grip on stress, have the energy to be more productive at the office, be consistent with working out, or being committed to a bedtime routine to get a good night’s sleep throughout this past year, this email is for you!
Enjoy!
With the holidays right around the corner, there’s often a big push to “stay on track” and not lose progress.
But… what if your body is asking for a pause?
What if slowing down feels right?
What if there’s REALLY just too much going on to keep up with your routine ?
What if it is needed?
I get it.
And, as it turns out, we’re actually wired to feel this way.
Research shows that, as we shift into the cold months, our bodies naturally crave more sleep, comfort, and even a little extra fuel.
In other words, what you’re experiencing is biology—not a lack of discipline.
Still, rather than letting go of the healthy routines you have developed, and indulging in all the sugar, what if you tried modifying your daily habits to fit the season?
Continue reading for some tips….
When you need to modify your daily habits…
If your focus is on maintaining a CONSISTENT workout habit here’s what that might look like:
- Swap outdoor running for an indoor HIIT or interval training on the treadmill.
- Keep with your current type of workout, but shorten the duration to create more time in your schedule.
- Replace your usual evening workouts with shorter morning workouts to get it done before the day gets too busy or because you have to shop or have an after work cocktail to attend.
- Try a gut-friendly meal service in place of weekly meal prep while balancing holiday plans and prepping
All of these, and of course there are MANY more, will help you ADJUST AND SAVE SOME TIME while maintaining that consistent working out habit.
It always harder to start back up a habit you have put on hold!
My modo… don’t stop or pause. Instead MODIFY!!!
Modify the timing, duration, or type of activity. But MAINTAIN THE HABIT!
Those of you who know me, know I love to run! Outdoors, rain or shine, in the summer heat or dead of winter. I run in the city, country, on a road or on a trail. I run during the holidays, on holidays. No matter where I am, or how I feel, I do what it takes to make it happen.
I run if I am happy, sad, or mad! If I am tired, I take it down a notch. I might walk instead. If I am extra busy, I run for a shorter time. If I am not feeling well, I walk, maybe, or do restorative yoga instead.
Either way, movement is a non-negotiable commitment I have made to myself that serves my physical and mental health and well-being by helping me with stress mastery, mood regulation, better digestion, focus, creativity, and staying fit!
What can you MODIFY to maintain all the efforts you have made to upgrade your daily habits, so you can simply pick up where you left off once the holidays pass?
Need some help with how to modify your daily habits to meet with your UNIQUE focus?
Lets talk about it in my private online community: Natural Solutions for Peak Wellness.
Life has its seasons…
Sometimes, we’re all in and going strong—and other times, rest is what we need most.
Seeing those moments as chances to modify and be gentle with ourselves rather than quitting altogether can break that “start-stop” cycle so many of us feel stuck in.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing ways to stay on track without the pressure this holiday season, including:
- Setting boundaries to protect your time, energy, and health
- Fully enjoying holiday treats without all the guilt
- Finding ways to keep moving – even with a packed schedule
- Shifting from “have to” to “want to” around your health habits
- And so much more.
I hope you found this information useful. If you’re seeking extra support and guidance on your journey toward peak wellness, stay tuned, as I am committed to sharing the ways in which natural medicine can empower you (and me…) to live a more abundant and well life!
I’ll be sharing more helpful insights and content in my Members Only Facebook Group: Natural Solutions for Peak Wellness.
I look forward to connecting with you there!
Let’s have a happy, healthy, successful end to 2024!
Committed to your success,
Christina
Christina Della Rocca, ND, MASS.d, FNLP, B.A.S.
Strategic Workplace Wellness Specialist & Concierge | Multi-disciplinary Wellness Practitioner
Spécialiste & Concierge de bien-être stratégique en entreprise | Praticienne en santé et bien-être
