The lead up to the holiday season always seems to include a large checklist filled with delicious dishes, long-standing traditions, and visitors, but it doesn’t need to be stressful. It’s so easy to become distracted in entertaining and catering to our holiday guests that we neglect our own self-care. This week, we are taking back control of our wellness and treating ourselves as well as others. 

We’ve put together some tips to help you preserve and protect your mental health as we officially trade our laptops for stovetop and move into the holiday season.

1. Get Enough Rest

Between party planning, travel preparations, shopping, or family, we often lose sight of our regular sleep schedule. Add in the extra stress of deadlines and events and it can be all but impossible. Curbing your caffeine intake can help. Trade your coffee in for a Jamu Juice, easy to make and full of electrolytes and antioxidants. Lighting an aromatherapy candle while soaking in a warm bath for 15 minutes is another great way to wind down.

2. Share a Healthy Holiday Dish

Unhealthy diets and excess holiday treats can have us feeling sluggish and tired. Try a plant-based recipe to share this year. Vegan Rosemary Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are savory, sweet and pack a good punch of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Manganese into each serving.

3. Get Active with Friends and Family

Getting outside for some crisp fall air is always a good idea this time of year. Take the time together with family to go on a brisk walk, play a game of flag football in the backyard, or take your furry family members for a stroll downtown. Getting active will release endorphins and help ease holiday anxieties and stress. Try this Christmas routine filled with “Santa Jumping Jacks” and other fun exercises.

4. Prioritize Self-Care and Mental Wellness

Prioritize yourself this holiday season by taking on a slower pace. It’s easy this time of year to fall into the traps and pressure of pleasing others and hustling through the holidays. Through all the stress, burnout and restlessness can come quickly. Remembering to stop and be mindful of how your body and mind feel and nourish them accordingly will make your season merrier and brighter.

At Dr. Scott’s, we prioritize mental health and wellbeing, and our supplements will help fill in all the above areas to cultivate a healthy holiday season. Shop the collection now.