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The holiday season isn’t all mistletoe and merriment—especially if you’re working in the restaurant industry or any fast-paced profession. Long shifts, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to make everything ‘perfect’ can take a serious toll. Here’s how to keep your balance when life feels like a whirlwind: 🎄Prioritize sleep—even a power nap counts! 🎄Take 10 minutes to breathe, walk, or step away from the chaos. 🎄Say ‘no’ when your plate (literal or figurative) is too full. And if it’s all feeling like a lot, you don’t have to manage it alone. At Coastality, we specialize in helping professionals like you find ways to cope, recharge, and thrive—even in the busiest seasons. Let’s work together to make your holidays feel a little lighter. Go to www.Coastality.ca to learn more. 📸 by https://lnkd.in/gc6kWG6r #CoastalityCares #MentalWellness #Therapy #CounselingWorks #holidays #busyholidays

Secretly Dreading the Holidays? You're Not Alone. 🤫 The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and connection, right? But if you're secretly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and maybe even a little resentful... you're not alone. 🤫 Let's be honest, the pressure to "do it all" can be intense. Between work deadlines, family obligations, and the endless social gatherings, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs. And that nagging feeling that you should be happier, more festive, more present? Yeah, that's just adding fuel to the fire. 🔥 But here's the truth: It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to crave quiet time amidst the chaos. It's okay to prioritize your well-being, even when it feels like everyone else is running on overdrive. This holiday season, give yourself permission to.... 1️⃣Set boundaries: Say "no" to things that drain your energy (even if it means disappointing someone). 2️⃣Embrace stillness: Carve out moments of peace and quiet, even if it's just 5 minutes of deep breathing. 3️⃣Listen to your body: Rest when you need it, nourish yourself with wholesome food, and move in ways that feel good. 4️⃣Honor your emotions: Acknowledge the full spectrum of what you're feeling, without judgment. Remember, you're not alone in this. We all crave connection, meaning, and a sense of inner peace. And sometimes, the best way to find that is by slowing down and turning inward. ✨  #winterwellness #worklifebalance #mentalhealth #burnoutprevention #selfcare #mindfulness #authenticity #vulnerability #leadership #holidaystress

You work really hard and deserve a break. You work longer hours just to take that holiday...(I know I've done that!) 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲? 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭? "𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲" Two things happen when we go away... 1. our bodies (eventually) go into rest mode and we feel exhausted 2. we push through because this is our 'one and only' time to 'enjoy' ourselves (well, that's shit isn't it!) You're tired and you want a rest. You want to feel free - have fun - have no restrictions. so - you come home feeling shattered and have to go back into work mode. Working 'hard' at your health and your life. If you'd like to bring some healthy habits into your holiday, I've teamed up with Melissa Johanson a health coach passionate about helping you live better. We're going to chat about 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 when you go away for your summer hols (so you can come back feeling refreshed, not rubbish - and have a lush holiday - 'cause you deserve it) Register for free here https://lnkd.in/eGx63WXu Grab a cuppa and join us for the live webinar on Thursday 27th June at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, 6 pm UK and 7 pm CET. Healthy doesn't need to be hard (or boring!) #restrebel #healthyholiday #restedwoman #wellness

You work really hard and deserve a break. You work longer hours just to take that holiday...(I know I've done that!) 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲? 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭? "𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲" Two things happen when we go away... 1. our bodies (eventually) go into rest mode and we feel exhausted 2. we push through because this is our 'one and only' time to 'enjoy' ourselves (well, that's shit isn't it!) You're tired and you want a rest. You want to feel free - have fun - have no restrictions. so - you come home feeling shattered and have to go back into work mode. Working 'hard' at your health and your life. If you'd like to bring some healthy habits into your holiday, I've teamed up with Melissa Johanson a health coach passionate about helping you live better. We're going to chat about 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 when you go away for your summer hols (so you can come back feeling refreshed, not rubbish - and have a lush holiday - 'cause you deserve it) Register for free here https://lnkd.in/e-q-CVBr Grab a cuppa and join us for the live webinar on Thursday 27th June at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, 6 pm UK and 7 pm CET. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!) #restrebel #healthyholiday #restedwoman #wellness

✨ Daily Healthy Tip: Shift Your Mindset for a Joyful Holiday Season ✨ Your mind is one of your greatest tools—make it work for you, not against you! 💭 The way we think about our daily tasks shapes how we feel about them. That’s why a small mindset shift can lead to a big transformation in how you experience the holidays. Here’s a simple but powerful exercise you can try today: 👉 Replace “I have to” with “I get to.” Think about it: ❌ “I have to buy gifts.” ✅ “I get to show my love and appreciation through giving.” ❌ “I have to cook dinner.” ✅ “I get to nourish myself and my family with delicious food.” ❌ “I have to clean the house before guests arrive.” ✅ “I get to create a warm and welcoming space for the people I care about.” 🌟 This small shift can bring a sense of joy and gratitude into your everyday tasks, even the ones that usually feel overwhelming. By changing your perspective, you’ll find yourself more connected to the true meaning of the season—love, togetherness, and growth. 💡 If you’re ready to take this mindset shift even further and transform the way you approach the holidays, download my Holiday Healthy Guide! 🎁 Inside, you’ll find: ✔️ Practical strategies to stay grounded during the hustle and bustle. ✔️ Easy tips to keep your mental and physical health on track. ✔️ Inspiration to help you truly thrive this holiday season. ✨ Don’t let stress steal the magic of the holidays. Let’s make this season one you’ll look back on with joy and pride. 📲 Download your FREE Holiday Healthy Guide here: https://lnkd.in/ggKar2iJ Tag a friend who needs this reminder today and let’s thrive together this holiday season! 🎄✨ #HealthyHolidays #MindsetShift #GratitudePractice #StressFreeHolidays #HolidayWellness #HolidayMagic #ThriveThisSeason

🏖️Weekends, days off, and vacations are crucial to maintaining long-term productivity in the workplace. As you look forward to some time off, don't let it be a reason to abandon all of your healthy habits: ⏰ Keep a routine - It is tempting to completely ignore some of the healthy habits that you have committed to and it is most likely impossible to keep the same routine if you are spending time away from home. To the best of your ability, try to maintain healthy diet and exercise practices that you have established. 👟 Move daily - Most hotels have a gym, but even if you do not have access to a fitness center, you can explore a new location by walking, running, or biking. With this in mind, consider bringing a good pair of sneakers to encourage more movement. 🥪 Plan your meals - Staying in a place with a kitchen or doing a little research to find healthy options nearby can go a long way in terms of not making poor decisions when it comes to your diet. Making food choices when we are hungry often leads to decisions that we may regret later. 🧊 Stay hydrated - This does not mean that you cannot enjoy your favorite drink of choice but do so in moderation. Especially in hot summer months, the need to remain hydrated (water is best) becomes paramount. 🛏️ Get plenty of sleep - My favorite aspect of vacation which means I may need to evaluate my usual sleep patterns. When we are not in our daily routine or sleeping in our own bed, we can fall into a pattern of not getting enough sleep. Prioritize sleep because your body needs it to recover from the previous day and rejuvenate for the next. ➡️➡️➡️Lastly, remember that it is vacation and you deserve a break. Don’t beat yourself up if you are not able to maintain some of your healthy practices. Just remember to return to them upon returning home. SpendMend VIE Healthcare® Consulting, A SpendMend Company #wellnesswednesday #healthyhabits #employeewellness #livewell #healthyroutine

🎄 Advent calendars used to be my TOXIC relationship with discipline... One year: Chocolate EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Next year: Counting EVERY. SINGLE. CALORIE. I was either ALL IN on indulgence or ALL IN on restriction. No middle ground. No joy. No peace. My holidays were a battlefield: • Workouts that felt like punishment • Food that felt like guilt • Traditions that felt like triggers • January 1st feeling like a failure UNTIL I discovered: Wellness isn't about perfection. It's about presence. 🌟 This year, I'm inviting YOU to a different kind of advent calendar. One that's: ✨ Not about losing weight ✨ Not about burning calories ✨ Not about rigid rules But about: 🤍 Gentle movement that feels good 🤍 Eating without anxiety 🤍 Connecting with your body 🤍 Enjoying holiday moments 🤍 Creating sustainable habits Introducing: The Mindful Holidays Calendar & Wellness Workbook 🎁 WHAT YOU'LL GET: • 24 daily wellness tips • Printable reflection journal • Habit tracking pages • Stress management tools • Gratitude exercises • Goal-setting worksheets Imagine starting January feeling: • Energized (not exhausted) • Peaceful (not punished) • Connected (not controlled) 👉 Subscribe to my newsletter and get it as of December 1st https://lnkd.in/e2kFBXwD #MindfulHolidays #WellnessTips #HolidaySelfCare #AntiDiet #IntuitiveEating #Nutrition

🎄 Alert: Holiday Season! - Focus on Maintenance, Not Perfection 🎄 The holidays can be a time for connection, celebration, and yes, a little (or a lot of) indulgence! Calendars are chocka with workplace social events, and the stress of presents and preparation for family gathering, it’s easy to feel like your fitness and health routines are slipping by the way-side. Here’s a friendly reminder: you don’t need to aim for perfection—if you can, aim to maintain instead. A maintenance mindset means keeping things simple: ✔️ Opt for shorter workouts instead of skipping them altogether. ✔️ Make mindful food choices if you can. But if not, remember it's a short time. ✔️ Accept that holiday-period training is usually 'maintenance' training, rather than the time for improvement. Taking this approach helps you stay active, balanced, and ready to kickstart new goals in the New Year without feeling overwhelmed or tempted to throw out the baby with the bathwater. Remember: fitness isn’t about all-or-nothing—it’s about finding what works, even in the busiest seasons. 💪 What’s one way you’re planning to maintain your health and wellness this holiday season? Leigh Sherry Dr Veena Sothieson Natasha Lee Sarah Jarratt Erica An (Grandjean) Chia-Fu Liu (Jeffrey) #HealthyHolidays #FitnessMotivation #WorkLifeBalance #WellbeingMatters #StayActive

Take a Moment to Breathe As December is just around the corner, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of preparations and work commitments. 🎄✨ While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, it's also a period where many of us push ourselves to the limit, striving to create the perfect Christmas experience while juggling professional responsibilities. However, it's crucial to remember that our physical health should never take a backseat. Overextending ourselves can lead to burnout, stress, and even illness, which can overshadow the happiness of the season. Here are a few tips to help you slow down and take care of your well-being: 🎅 Set Realistic Expectations: It's okay if everything isn't perfect. Focus on what truly matters – spending quality time with loved ones. 🎅 Take Breaks: Incorporate short breaks into your day to relax and recharge. A few minutes of mindfulness or a walk can make a big difference. 🎅 Delegate Tasks: Don't hesitate to ask for help, whether it's at work or home. Sharing responsibilities can lighten your load. 🎅 Stay Active: Regular exercise can boost your mood and energy levels. Even a short workout can help you feel more balanced. 🎅 Prioritise Sleep: Ensure you're getting enough rest. A good night's sleep is essential for maintaining your health and productivity. Let's embrace the spirit of Christmas by taking care of ourselves and each other. After all, a healthy and happy you is the best gift you can give to your loved ones and yourself. 🎁💖 #HealthAndWellness #WorkLifeBalance #Christmas2024 #SelfCare

The holidays can be a magical time—but they can also bring extra stress, especially when you’re managing chronic pain. Finding balance is key to enjoying the season without overdoing it. Here’s how you can protect your well-being while still making the most of the celebrations: ✨ Pacing Tips: 🎯 Set Realistic Goals: Prioritize what matters most to you. You don’t need to do everything to make the holidays special. ⏳ Take Breaks: Schedule downtime between activities to rest and recharge. It’s okay to leave space on your calendar. 🏃♀️ Listen to Your Body: Notice when you’re reaching your limits. Stop before you feel completely drained to avoid flare-ups. ✨ Setting Boundaries: 🛑 Say No (Guilt-Free): It’s okay to decline invitations or requests if they feel too demanding. Protecting your energy is essential. 🗣️ Communicate Needs: Let friends and family know how they can support you, whether that’s keeping gatherings low-key or offering flexible plans. 📏 Simplify Traditions: Find ways to adapt old traditions or create new ones that are less taxing on your body and mind. ✨ Bonus Stress-Relief Ideas: 💆♀️ Breathe & Reset: Take a few moments for deep breathing or a mindfulness practice when things feel overwhelming. 🎶 Joy in Small Moments: Savor what brings you comfort—a favorite holiday song, the scent of pine, or warm tea. Remember, the holidays don’t have to be “perfect” to be meaningful. Focus on what fills your heart with joy, and let go of the rest. What’s one way you plan to honor your needs this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! 💖 #ChronicPain #HolidayStress #SelfCare #MindBodyHealing #BoundariesMatter #PacingStrategies