Christmas is meant to be a joyful time, yet for many people the festive season ends with a heavy body, a foggy head and a sense of starting over in January. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can say yes to the parties, the family lunches and the long summer evenings, and still feel like yourself.
Packing for the weather
It’s kind of like packing for a trip. You can’t control the weather at your holiday spot, but you can check the forecast and pack for it: a hat for the sun, a jacket for the evenings. December is the same. You can’t control what’s served at the office party or Nan’s table, but you can look ahead at the month and pack what you’ll need.
Look at the month ahead
Sit down with your calendar for ten minutes and mark the big days: work parties, school breakups, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, travel and New Year’s Eve. These are the days to plan for. Every other day is a normal Honeycomb day, and those normal days are what keep you well.
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