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Click here<\/a> for the Health Tip link.
\n
\nWomen play such a central role in family and celebration, to the degree
\nthat the stress of holiday demands can make you feel exhausted, anxious,
\nand sick. Taking some time for yourself may seem counterintuitive, but it\u2019s
\nprecisely what you need.
\n
\nHere\u2019s another prescription for keeping healthy during the holidays:
\nEstablish 20 minutes every day that\u2019s all yours, with every communications
\ndevice turned off. Use this time to release stress. One of the easiest and
\nmost effective ways to use your break is to walk briskly or even vigorously
\nfor 20 minutes outside in the fresh air. You can do this anywhere.
\n
\nAs you walk\u2026
\n\u2022 Empty your mind, see the beauty in the world around you, and let
\nthoughts drift in and out.
\n\u2022 Breathe deeply.
\n\u2022 Release the relentless tangle of stressful thoughts.
\n\u2022 Infect every person you encounter with a smile and see how many smile
\nback.
\n
\nBrisk walking raises your body\u2019s serotonin levels, arming you against the
\nreal damage caused by chronic stress. It also revs up your immune system,
\nnot to mention your calorie-burner.
\n
\nIn a season of holiday lists, endless to-do\u2019s, and a flurry of activity,
\nplease find a way to center yourself every day and release the spin.
\n
\nWalk to the park on your lunch hour, do 20 minutes of stretching in the
\nquiet before your household gets up, or pop in your favorite workout tape
\nor DVD and get to it.
\n
\nIn a season known for workplace cookie plates and missed work-out
\nschedules, start a new holiday tradition: building your stress-protecting
\nserotonin by making your daily 20 minutes a priority.
\n
\nNot to lengthen your list, but remember to include on yours some of life\u2019s
\nmost important to-do\u2019s:
\n\u2022 Touch those you love (touch releases feel-good serotonin and
\nendorphins)
\n\u2022 Eat nourishing food
\n\u2022 Take time to laugh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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