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Balancing Holiday Activities with Effective Rest Transitions

Writer's picture: Dr. DanielDr. Daniel

With all of the things going on around us and all the new activities and different things that we have added to our routine, it doesn't necessarily mean we have more time to rest, right? And so how do we make sure that we balance out that extra activity that's coming in from this holiday season here and make sure that we come out on the back end feeling just as fresh as when we came in? And the main thing I have been recommending for folks is how do you help your body transition. When you are done with your activity, how do you transition from that into rest mode so that your body is not stuck being active or feeling like it needs to stay ramped up?


And so the two easiest things that I'll recommend for folks to do this is either heat or ice. Getting 10 or 15 minutes, even 20 minutes of heat or ice on something, your body is going to thank you. It is going to calm down, it's going to take you out of that stress piece, and it is going to move you back into calm so your body can rest. Also, as much as we talk about the importance of stretching and the importance of movement, even just a couple of minutes of that movement can help your brain and your body transition from activity, from stress back into rest mode, so that your body and your brain aren't stuck doing all those chores and things from the day, and you can actually rest and be ready for all the good stuff to come.


Be Well

-Dr. Daniel

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