The most fantastic time of the year is upon us, and we are getting ready to celebrate Christmas and a new year! Many of us find ourselves able again to host our family and friends for the festive season. With not being able to do this for some time now, we may feel the urge to overdo things just a little bit, whether with decorations, food, or indulging in that festive spirit such as rum and eggnog.
All the activities and celebrations can strain our bodies and result in missed sleep needed to ensure that we are the best possible form of ourselves. Here are a few Snore MD tips to carry you through this holiday season.
1. Maintain a Healthy Sleep Routine
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s not easy to stick to our everyday routines. It is important to make the extra effort to get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night that our bodies need.
Try to stay within an hour of your usual sleep and wake times to ensure that you are in tiptop shape throughout December.
2. Be Aware of What You Eat and Drink
Over the holidays, there are so many different sweet treats and drinks that will cross our paths. Overindulging in sugary foods and drinks before bed, such as eggnog, can hurt our sleep. Although we do not need to eliminate them from our diet, we want to know how many treats we consume.
Instead of racing for that second dessert or cookie, perhaps leave it for someone else; after all, there will always be more next year. Be conscious of our sugar intake and consider reduced sugar options whenever possible.
3. Continue with Your Regular Physical Activity
Following these tips may not seem easy over the Christmas rush, but something as simple as going for a walk or run will ensure that you stay happy and healthy throughout this holiday season.
Not only does it help you maintain your physical well-being and your mental health, it is a great way to clear your head of the holiday stress. It will also help with the extra cookie or two that you may have snuck in along the way and provide you with the best outcomes for the upcoming new year!
4. Spend Time Outside in the Fresh Air
Times are changing, and our weather as of late has been all over the place, but we still need to do what we can to maintain the highest level of health.
Spending some time outside, whether going for a walk or playing in the snow with your grandchildren, building a snowman or snow fort, will help your body maintain a healthy circadian rhythm, which will help lead to a healthier night of restorative sleep. So what better time than now to get out there and have some fun.
5. Don’t Leave Everything to the Last Minute
The Christmas season is an added stress to our everyday stresses. We are starting to get back to our more familiar routines, and hopefully, this continues.
Stress can prevent us from getting the much-needed deep sleep that helps our bodies to recover. To help eliminate unnecessary stress, start planning. Use lists where you can and stick to them.
By getting things on paper, we can focus on the importance of our families and friends and have a joyful holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours.
At Snore MD, quality sleep is our passion. We hope you have a beautiful holiday season filled with love and great sleep from our family to yours! If you or a loved one would like to learn more about how Snore MD can help you get the best sleep possible, please stop into one of our sleep clinics.
