
healthy eating
Mindful Eating During the Holidays
Eating healthy during the holidays can be a real challenge when you’re surrounded by festive treats including peppermint bark, cookies, eggnog, pies, latkes, and more. What’s your favorite holiday ...

employee appreciation
Holiday Gifts for Employees Working from Home
When it comes to the modern-day workplace, for many employees working from home is the new normal. Telework options vary by profession, but for millions of people in the US, telework is still an op...

gifts
Holiday Gift Guide for Wellness Enthusiasts
What makes a great holiday gift? Of course it depends on the specific person you're giving to, such as whether they're a sports lover, avid reader, foodie, or a fashionista.
Regardless of your fami...

Experiences as Gifts
The Trend of Giving Experiences as Gifts
Last summer my mother had a milestone birthday. COVID-19 safety restrictions put the kibosh on a big party. At this point in her life, my mom isn’t interested in acquiring a lot of new things. ...

Healthy Holidays
Managing Holiday Stress with Rest and Sleep
Holidays can knock the best of us out!
The narrator of The Night Before Christmas poem wears a cap as he and “Ma” take a long winter’s nap. Good call!
Rest and sleep are not just nice to ha...

covid-19
5 Tips for Holiday Travel During COVID
Even under the best of circumstances, holiday travel can be stressful, but it’s also something many of us are looking forward to—especially after a year of much more physical distancing and much le...

25 Days of Self Care
25 Days of Self Care During the Holidays
Happy Hanukkah, and welcome to the Christmas Season! Whatever you may celebrate, this time of the year can bring a mix of joy, relaxation, and stress.
For many of us, the holiday season involves a...

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The Joy and Health Benefits of Giving to Others
The holiday season is nearly upon us. My daughter and I drove to Virginia last weekend, where we saw holiday lights, garlands, and wreaths already going up (yes, even before Thanksgiving!).
Giving...