33. Healthy Habits Are This Season's Gift to Your Future Self (Part 1 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)

Welcome to the first episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday series! Each week until New Year's, I’ll be covering different topics to help you not just survive the holidays, but really enjoy them, too! In future episodes, I'll be discussing how to manage holiday stress, avoid burnout, deal with anxiety, set boundaries, host events that you enjoy, and more! Each episode will have practical tips and suggestions that you can start implementing right away.To kick off the series, I'm discussing how focusing on healthy habits now will help you not just survive, +but thrive this holiday season. Key takeaways:- The holidays bring packed schedules and neglected health. Protect yourself by prioritizing healthy habits. - Don't deprive yourself or wait till January - start building momentum now. You'll have a head start on any 2024 goals.- Establishing habits now makes it easier to set boundaries and say no to holiday obligations that won't serve you. - The momentum you build will make your New Year's resolutions feel like a continuation, not a fresh start. - Healthy habits like daily exercise, good sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness will reduce stress and support you in starting 2024 feeling recharged.- You'll get clarity on what's working so you can refine habits in the New Year.- If you focus on wellbeing now, you'll likely enjoy the holidays more and end the year on a high note.Suggested habits to start before the holidays:- Daily movement, especially outside- Strength training - Consistent sleep schedule- Good nutrition- Mindfulness practice Let me know if you have any other questions about using this holiday season to set yourself up for health and happiness in 2024!LINKS AND MENTIONS:🎙Click to Listen to Episode 4 | The Best Planning Framework: Accomplish More in Less Time📒 Click to Order The BEST LIFE Daily Planner + Habit Tracker📩 JOIN MY MAILING LIST👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInSchedule a call with Laurie