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| Post Holiday Fatigue |
Holiday for a lot of people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. It is indeed an energy-consuming activity. Post Holiday Fatigue is basically the most common thing that most of us experience during and after the holiday season. Usually, you will face post-holiday fatigue after a week of traveling and the recovery period may take about a week after the holiday.
Typical sources of holiday sadness includes stress, fatigue, unrealistic expectations, overindulge, financial stress, and the inability to be with family and friends. To prevent post-holiday syndrome, we must take the initiative to adjust our attitude and manage our life.
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Weather and temperature
These two factor can affect our health and make us easily tired, especially if we don’t have a good body immune system. |
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What to do:
• Drink plenty of water. Water is a critical element of the body, and enough hydration is a must to allow the body to function. Up to 75% of the body’s weight is made up of water.
• Take supplement such as vitamin C
• Consume good bacteria such as acidophilus bifidus every morning or night before going to sleep. This will balance digestion system.
• Eat less amount of comfort foods. Chocolaty pies, creamy desserts and cakes are offered to you at most parties. Just eat less of these foods and try to eat more healthy food. I know the temptation will be hard to resist, but if you want to stay slim, healthy and avoid holiday fatigue, you need to take the suggestion.
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Resting
Prolonged sitting or driving in a car without stretching can cause tense joint and delay blood circulation. |
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What to do:
• Do stretching every 1-2 hours. This is a great help if you experince a sore back or neck
• Work it out. Not only physical activity releases feel-good chemicals in your body that help make you happier, but also will get rid of those extra pounds you’ve gained during the holiday season |
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• Keep the back straight, knees bent, and head centered over the shoulders. Slouching forward may be comfortable and allow the spinal muscles to relax but gradually overstretches spinal ligaments, leading to back and neck pain among other problems.
• Carry a light backpack or purse, and balance the weight on both sides as much as possible, or alternate from side to side. When carrying a backpack, please do not lean forward or round the shoulders. If the weight feels like too much, consider using a rolling backpack with wheels |
Lack of sleep
Getting just one hour less than what you normally need can leave you drowsy and unable to handle the increased chaos. Never underestimate the power of sleeping because it’s pure healing magic.
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What to do:
• Avoid eating, reading or watching TV in bed.
• Keep your bedroom quiet, cool and dark.
• Stick to the same sleep schedule daily. Naps are fine, take them earlier in the day and keep them short. A 10-30 minutes is all you need to reenergize.
• Exercise at least 3-4 hours before bedtime.
• A small evening snack may help you go to sleep, but large late-night meals can keep you tossing and turning all night. |
| So whatever the cause, once you discover what’s draining your energy, you must consider to do the recommended advices in order to put the vitality back in your life and survive the holiday blitz. |
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