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Fit & Well
Health
Lou Mudge

I get easily stressed out by the holiday season. Here's how I calm myself down and reconnect with my body in just five minutes

A woman in a green zipped sweater meditates with her eyes clothes. She is smiling slightly, sat on a yoga mat on the floor in a living room in front of a sofa.

The holiday season is upon us and that usually means big meals, family events and parties. While this is often a lovely time of year to connect with family and friends, sometimes it comes with a degree of stress that can feel overwhelming and leave you unable to enjoy your time fully.

I find the holiday season particularly stressful. Although I love hosting, seeing everybody there is to see, and dressing up, I can also find myself getting easily overstimulated by the lights, noises and high-energy interactions. When this happens, I’ve found the best thing I can do is take five minutes away from the noise to focus on my breathing. Then, I can come back and sparkle as required.

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