Now you can get the tools and resources you need to make the best health and wellness decisions for you and your family… without ever leaving home! Scroll down for some exciting news…
My Top 3 Tips for Self-Care When the Holiday Pressure is On
 Hi Friend,
Did you survive Thanksgiving? How about Black Friday? Do you already feel like you need a holiday away from all the holidays? :-)
I hate to say it, but this time of year can be quite a challenge for adults with ADD. Chances are your social calendar is filling up fast, and your list of holiday-related obligations is getting longer and longer.
And as you know, adults with ADD can get very easily overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed out during the times when a lot is required of us.
So before things to get too crazy, take some time to slow down and get centered. Remember, you can't take care of your responsibilities--or the people around you--when you're running on empty.
So with this in mind, here are my top 3 tips for practicing excellent self-care when the pressure is on:
1. Wind down every night to destress and sleep well.
When the stress picks up, it's more important than ever to allow recharging time. Sleep is extremely important, and winding down before bed helps ensure restful sleep. Think of yourself as a cell phone. If you don't get charged, you won't work the next day!
2. Eat well.
Don't underestimate the power of food to make or break your mood and energy levels. If you use sugar and caffeine to keep you going, instead of nutritious whole foods, you're sure to crash. And crash hard!
3. Say "no."
You're the only one who knows what you can comfortably handle, and what's too much pressure, time, energy, or stress. If you push yourself too much (or allow yourself to be pushed to much) then you'll burn out and be no good to anyone!
These tips apply whether you're preparing for the holidays, traveling, or busy at work. Remember them!
How do you take care of yourself when the pressure is on? Share your thoughts on my blog at http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2009/12/holiday-pressure.html#comments
Announcing the Holistic Health Virtual Conference
Everywhere you look these days, people are debating the state of healthcare in America. Do you know what I think gets lost in this debate? I think that people like you and me are being forgotten about. In this discussion about public options, pharma regulations, and illness epidemics, the media seems to have lost sight of what matters most: people! Individual people like you and me, and our loved ones.
I think it’s time we start talking less about the state of the health care industry, and start talking more about the health of the actual people in this country, and all the other countries of the world.
You see, I believe that we have more power over our own health and well being than the media and some “experts” give us credit for.
Take, for example, ADD management. When I coach a client who has been diagnosed with ADD, or even a client who hasn’t been diagnosed with ADD, but has many of the same challenges, I always pay attention to that person’s self-care habits. I do so because I know that eating right, exercising, and getting proper sleep go a long way in managing the challenges of ADD. And whether a person takes ADD medication or not, I know that the better they take care of themselves, the easier it is to manage ADD.
 In fact, this really applies to everyone. The better you take care of yourself, the better you feel, and the less you get sick. So much of our health and well being is really in our own hands!
Sometimes, however, it’s hard to know the best ways to go about taking good care of yourself and your family. The media reports aren’t always in agreement. (Just think about all the should you/shouldn’t you debate on the swine flu vaccine!) It can be really frustrating to have the best of intentions, but lack the knowledge and information you need to make good decisions.
That’s why I’m so excited to announce to you the launch of our newest virtual conference. This one is on the subject of holistic health!
Similar to our Virtual AD/HD Conference, which you’re probably familiar with, the Holistic Health Virtual Conference features top experts in the field of health and wellness who will give you the tools and resources you need to make the best health and wellness decisions for you and your family…and you won’t even have to leave home to connect with them!
The Holistic Health Virtual Conference takes place January 26-27, 2010, in your own home or office. Visit http://www.holistichealthconference.com to join the mailing list and be one of the few people who are invited to save 50% when registration opens later this month.
So far we have some fantastic speakers lined up. Some you’ll be familiar with, like Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Charles Parker, and some you may be thrilled to discover for the first time. We’re actually lining up some really big names in the world of holistic health, and I’ll be happy to share those names with you once they’re confirmed.
In the meantime, if the Holistic Health Virtual Conference sounds even slightly interesting to you, then I encourage you to visit http://www.holistichealthconference.com to join the mailing list for some subscriber-only benefits.
Enjoy your week!
P.S. As the holiday season kicks into gear, don't forget to take care of yourself first so you don't burn out! |
