Five Tips To Boost Your Energy During Holiday Chaos

Is this time of the year as exhausting for you as it is for me?  I think I was in and out of my car 100 times today, or at least it felt that way.  I guess it wouldn’t be so bad if I had a chauffeur or a personal shopper…But I don’t.  And it’s not just the hustle and bustle…Even the fun stuff, like visiting family and going to holiday parties can take a toll on a mom’s energy.

So what’s a mom to do?  How can we boost our energy during this busy holiday season?  Here are a couple of tips that might help you keep your energy up…

1.  Start the day right by getting enough sleep.

Are you getting enough sleep?

2.  Don’t let your busy schedule cause you to skip meals.

From Chick Lit Plus – Why You Shouldn’t Skip Lunch

3.  Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water.  Avoid too much caffeine and alcohol.  

Hydration:  Are You Drinking Enough Water?

4.  Limit sugary foods and drinks.

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5.  Take a little nap or do a quick meditation.

From This Eclectic Life – Meditation To Relieve Stress

Here are more women blogging on ways to increase your energy…

• From Everyday Inner Peace – Holiday Inner Peace:  7 Effective Ways To Boost Energy (without caffeine).
• From Suite 101 – The Easiest Ways to Boost Energy
• From Workout Mommy – Need an energy boost?  Try these!

Is the holiday season taking a toll on you and your energy?  Do you have any tips you can share with us on keeping your energy up?  If so, let us know in comments.

Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
Also at Catherine-Morgan.com