12/01/2015
It's a giving time of year. It can also be a challenging time of year for a whole host of reasons. Supporting your physical health with more nutrients is even more important now with the additional 'liver loaders' that may appear for you at this time. To that end, try drinking your greens. With the increase in special occasions around Christmas time and the often not-so-nourishing food options, juicing or making smoothies is a wonderful way to amp up your nutrition when you're in control of your food. Incorporate some organic leafy greens for an extra boost and some good fats such as avocado, nuts or seeds and you have an easy but nourishing snack.
Another option to support you in the lead up to Christmas might be committing to a morning routine. If your days are getting more and more jam-packed starting your day with a restorative routine can make all the difference to help your mindset and allow you to start your day with a feeling of spaciousness. It doesn't change what you need to do, but it can change how you show up - assisting you to feel capable as opposed to stressed out. Go for a walk, sit with a cup of tea and watch the sunrise or simply practice some long, slow breaths that move your belly in and out while you wait for the kettle to boil. Some time to yourself can make all the difference to your energy in what can be a hectic time.
And be in touch with gratitude. Stay in touch with what a privilege life is for us in the Western world, as all of our basic needs are met, when for too many people today, this is still not the case. Be grateful that you have people to celebrate with, money to buy gifts or food to put on the table. The nervous system cannot focus on two things at once so when we feel grateful we cannot be stressed.