Holiday Happiness Makeover

The holiday season is here. Hopefully you've finished putting together all the Halloween costumes for tonight's Trick-or-Treating and now you have less than a month before Thanksgiving! Among all the good things that come with the holidays, stress and depression are unwelcome guests. In an attempt to make each holiday perfect, you might find yourself running in all sorts of directions-- shopping, cooking, parties, cleaning, baking, entertaining...So much for a silent night, huh?

Throughout this holiday season, you can find helpful tips, activities, and "De-Stress Homework" here on FatCats blog! 

Day one:
Morning Turn your shower into an invigoration aromatherapy session with lavender, vanilla or chamomile soap.

Midmorning treat Chew gum. Australian researchers found, "the use of chewing gum was associated with higher alertness, reduced anxiety and stress, and improvement in overall performance on multi-tasking activities."

Midday Catch up with a friend over lunch. Getting together often with your girlfriends may help you live longer and be happier.

Afternoon treat Massage your head and ears. Use all of your fingers, rub your scalp in a slow, firm circling motion. Move outward to massage every part of your ear. 

Evening Clean out your purse. Tidying up at the end of the day helps you psychologically de-clutter!

De-Stress Homework List three things you really like about yourself. 

I want to hear from you! If you are going to apply these de-stressing activities to your life, tell me about it! Leave your comments below. Thanks!