
Positive Affirmations
Let’s Talk What are affirmations? Statements you repeat to challenge negative thinking or unhelpful, intrusive thoughts. Positive phrases build you up and help reconnect other
December is here, and with it comes the holiday season: A time filled with family, friends, and gratitude, but also potential stress due to scheduling and those rich meals that might not be ideal for your health. Here are some tips for staying healthy and happy during these times:
Drinking water throughout the day will help you control cravings and limit the amount of food you put in your body. Try these free apps to help you remember to drink water: Daily Water Tracker Reminder and Hydro Coach.
Try to replace high-calorie foods with healthier choices. For instance, swap out sour cream for plain Greek yogurt. Click here for a list of healthier food substitutes. https://www.upmcmyhealthmatters.com/healthy-holiday-ingredient-substitutions-to-try-this-season/
Plan ahead of time to workout around your holiday schedule. You do not need to hit the gym; you can always do a quick workout at home or go for a walk.
A very crucial aspect during the holidays is your safety, here are some things to keep in mind:
Yes, this is a thing! However, you can reduce the amount of stress by organizing and planning everything ahead of time. Also, you can reduce stress by focusing on what you can control, setting boundaries, getting enough sleep, and meditating.
Even though holidays are a time to spend with our loved ones, it is important to check our mental and emotional health. Pick an activity that makes you enjoy yourself and spend some time by yourself. Enjoy your favorite movie, read a book, meditate, go shopping or go for a walk.
Let’s Talk What are affirmations? Statements you repeat to challenge negative thinking or unhelpful, intrusive thoughts. Positive phrases build you up and help reconnect other
Let’s Talk This month our focus is to educate our employees on making healthier food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Here are a few
Let’s Talk This Valentine’s Day, we are challenging you to make another type of affection a priority: self-love. We all know that self-love is important