This post about how to recover after the holidays aims to help all of us kickstart the new year in the best way possible!
All the December shopping, cooking, planning, work deadlines, socializing and traveling leave little room for sleep and exercise, and the overindulging of food and drink leaves our bodies feeling blah or even a bit under the weather.
Here’s how to get out of that post-holiday slump, and help your mind and body bounce back to normal.
Take a lazy day. Allow yourself a day to do nothing. Binge-watch your favorite TV series, do yoga, indulge in a long nap, read a great book, or surf the internet.
Ease out of the treats. Aim for better nutritional choices, but don’t set yourself up for failure by going from all the treats to nothing. Cut yourself some slack!
Reset bedtimes. Bedtimes can easily get out of whack without normal work and school routines over the holidays, so it’s time to return to a schedule and ensure everyone gets a good 8 hours of sleep a night.
Restock the medicine cabinet. A sore throat and cough can sneak up on you, and nobody feels like going to the store to buy medicine while sick. Have the essentials on hand before you need them.
Organize something. It’s amazing how great it can make you feel to put something messy back into order. It puts you in control and on top of things, something we all need to feel as we start a new year! I like going through my closet and getting rid of things that don’t fit or I don’t like anymore.
Refresh your wardrobe. Once you’ve purged the “never gonna wear agains”, motivate yourself for a new year and new mindset with some new fitness wear or a pair of sneakers. Whether you work out, take walks or just take better care of yourself, a cute new functional wardrobe staple is like a breath of fresh air.
Plan something fun for the future. It can be a bit of a letdown after all the holiday hoopla, so start planning a fun vacation or take a new class. Last year I took a photography class after Christmas!
Here’s to a great new year for all of us!
Beth says
These are great tips to help reset after the holidays. I love lazy days!
Christy says
Taking a lazy day always feels so nice. I’ve done that already once this month. I’ll have to do it again because I’m worn out.
Melissa says
The holidays hit me hard this year because I got the flu on Christmas Day. I pretty much didn’t rebound until January 2nd! It was a killer. I need to use all of your tips!
Bethel C Esmillarin says
Taking a lazy day is so effective to me. After a time of being too lazy is a day taking responsibilities
Lisa Favre says
Okay, first off, can I say I love those Adidas leggings you’re wearing? Second, I totally agree with the lazy day – I have yet to try myself to one! But I’d absolutely love to.
Melissa Dixon says
This is a great reminder to restock the medicine cabinet. We really depleted our supplies and I need to do an inventory. Great tips!
Ruth I says
I love all these ideas! I do take a lazy day off before going back to work after the holidays. It makes me feel relax and ready.
Tasheena says
I really enjoyed reading this post. These are really helpful tips. Planning for something fun in the future is always a great starter.
Agnes says
Coming from a holiday break can be so hard. Getting back on track with the normal daily routine takes a lot motivation. But, always grateful for time- off.
Bonnie G says
These are all great tips for recovering after the holidays. I love those sneakers! Would love to get a pair.
Brandy says
Yes! These are some excellent tips to recover after the holidays. It’s important to get yourself back into a routine and balance after the holiday season disappears.
Theresa says
I decided to take a crochet class after the holidays. Next month I think I’m going to try needle felting. It’s good to have things to look forward to that are less hectic after the holidays!
Rena says
It’s so true that you basically have to reset everything! I always feel like January is a way to wipe the slate clean and start fresh.
Amber Myers says
I have restocked the medicine cabinet. We all get colds. And we have allergies. So not fun. I have been organizing stuff as well. I’m working on decluttering.
GiGi says
January is the WORST month – ha! All the excitement from the holidays is OVER and DONE. And it’s just depressing. But you do have some great tips on how to recover with a smile on your face!
Sarah Bailey says
These are some great tips – I have to admit I really struggling to reset after Christmas, I just can’t kick myself out of the rut, so I am going to try some of these tips ASAP!
robin rue says
These are awesome ways to start the new year on a good foot. I love the idea of taking a lazy day….although I think I take more of them than not lol.
melissa chapman says
This is a great way to start the new year fresh. The holiday season comes once a year and it really throws us off. getting back to the usual routine in January is a good way to get back to a normal routine.
Alissa A Apel says
These are great suggestions. I have an answer for easing out of the treats: Have 2 tweens and 2 teens in your house, for a few days. My nephews spent the night, Isaak took up a very FULL BIG tin of cookies – POOF they were gone! I was slightly annoyed. I usually have them for dessert opportunities. They stay in the deep freezer, for a long time. Oh well. Less junk for me to eat.