In the past I have led a nutrition seminar called Beating the Holiday Bulge. This year I felt the need to focus more on fiber but the gist of the Beating the Holiday Bulge message is that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years. Geez…I know. But although our first thought is to blame the Thanksgiving feast and Christmas cookies, the truth is that it's STRESS. It’s the STRESS of the holidays that is responsible for those extra pounds. So I shared a handful of stress management techniques to help all of us navigate through the holidays less stressed and consequently with more energy, happier and escaping weight gain.
One of those techniques I identified was called "Staccato Stress Relief." It refers to the way a Staccato note is played in a musical score...it has a little dot over it indicating it is to be played briefly and then right away move on to the next note. Not long and melodious but quick and done. I share this with you in the hope that you will find some of these opportunities for Staccato Stress relief in your own life over the next month. Maybe it's a yoga class...a walk outside...a glass of wine with a friend...a massage...a weekend get away...even just a deep breath. Ahhhhhh.....
Lastly, I would like to personally invite you to a little staccato stress relief next Friday night at Body Language. We are kicking off the holidays with a Yoga Rocks slow flow class from 6:30-7:45 pm; a chance to be led through flows by me and my elves and to be inspired by an eclectic collection of holiday music. Also that same evening we are offering our annual...Sip & Shop event from 4-9 pm. As you stroll around with a glass of wine in hand you can pick from a variety of local vendors offering unique custom items as well as check out the creations of my husband, Dave's Around the Corner Home Boutique. And to make shopping even better, all Body Language retail will be discounted 20 percent...who doesn't love a sale??
Would love to have you join us this Friday and get a chance to spend a few moments taking a break from the chaos and celebrating the holidays together. Regardless if it's this event or not, see that you take time for YOU this holiday season. Let's encourage one another to slow down...to enjoy each moment...to breath...and to schedule in some Staccato Stress relief!!
Cheers!!!
