Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday Season (NAPSA)—Its the most wonderful time ofthe year, but for many, the holiday season can also bestressful. From holiday parties and endless shopping, to travel and family visits, your holiday to-dolist can quickly become overwhelming, and instead offeeling the holiday cheer, you are wishing for the season to be over. Before getting overwhelmed, take a step back and rememberthat the holidays are a time to enjoy and appreciate everything you have and spend time with those most important to you. To help you keep the stress at bay and stay in the holiday spirit, SilverSneakers offers the following tips: 1. Smile More: The simple act of smiling can help reduce stress and make you happier. Evenifit’s forced, the next timeyou feel stressed, pause, take a deep breath and smile. 2. Get Moving: Exercise is a great wayto relieve stress. Take 30 minutesfor yourself every day to get up and move. Not only does exercise give you more energy and improve your mood,it also gives you a nice break from your holiday to-dolist, helping you focusonlife's biggest gift—yourhealth. 3. Make a List: Sometimes, the best way to de-stress is to jot down your thoughts on a piece of paper. Sorting out all that you have in your mind into a to-do or shoppinglist can help clear up someheadspace. Even writing down a few thoughts that are circling in your mind can help you de-stress. Exercise can be a great way to improve your mood. 4. Be a Good Neighbor: Noteveryone has family close by for the holidays and they can often feel lonely and isolated. Seek out a neighboror friend for a festive visit, and boost their health and happiness—and yours—with great company and conversation. 5. Have Fun: Don’t forget to slow down and enjoy yourself! Give yourself permission to forget aboutall the tasks at hand andlive in the moment. Spending time with friends, family and loved ones is what the season is all about. SilverSneakersis the nation’s leading community fitness program. For more than 25 years, the program has been helping older adultslive their bestlife by engaging participants in physical activ- ity, as well as fostering new friendships with a welcoming member community. To see ifyou areeligible or to find a class in your area, visit www.silverSneakers. com.
