Source: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The holiday season can be very busy and stressful. Fostering one’s social and emotional wellness is particularly important during this time. There are many ways to incorporate the Eight Dimensions of Wellness into celebrations, food and drink, social gatherings, and reflections on 2013. Here are a few of our favorite ways to be well during the holiday season:
- Take time for yourself and reach out for support if you need it.
- For a happier, healthier holiday season, it’s important to manage stress.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and what makes you feel at peace during the holiday season.
- Remember that December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. For tips and ideas for supporting a safe holiday season, including alcohol-free seasonal drink recipes, refer to SAMHSA’s free guide, Party Planning Tips for an Alcohol-Safe and Drug-Free Holiday Season.
- Check out MyPlate’s Holiday Makeover series for suggestions on healthy recipes and how to stretch holiday food budgets.
- Participate in holiday events at local community centers and places of worship.
- Get into the holiday spirit by volunteering for others in need.
Share Your Plans and Discuss #HolidayWellness on Social Media
To encourage your community’s #HolidayWellness, share these sample Facebook and Twitter messages and links with your friends and followers.
Facebook:
- For #HolidayWellness, remember to take time for yourself and reach out for support if you need it. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Gpf6280vLkhTXvJHLfRxJKOTGTyQgevJlBMww3oDRnDPpm1M21O5vYvjW-SkWVjIbCPKLT2pNmo4ioG1_o_hk_6aCUOya3rP5puNfLOCS61jQxG8Y6uJ6w==
- For #HolidayWellness, it’s important to manage stress during the busy holiday season. You can find some helpful tips at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Gpf6280vLkinzSHW63MJn1JeSNMa3xHRQWeFRyUkqwLj1enalwAtkbDbrZtK8vF2WNLQTdcFl7OKLdPPZns0wocw2bltrPFnUCcyhcYZrDNNwMNWWCwsaQ==. How do you stay well during the holiday season?
- Planning a fun, safe holiday party? You can find suggestions at 1.usa.gov/Td0crE. What are your ideas for #HolidayWellness social events?
- For #HolidayWellness, check out MyPlate’s Holiday Makeover for ideas on healthy recipes and how to stretch holiday food budgets at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Gpf6280vLkgIzDDvqKsfWdbs6niZj9-hCEhVbrE4OnuRxmApSgm739cY2c_cEhkWhlWozLGhJ4XxM7E7FX_x16HWhnGAt-zLj3onMs3LofonI4W-AhSHvg==. What are your ideas for healthy holiday eating?
- Consider getting into the #HolidayWellness spirit by volunteering for others in need. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Gpf6280vLkgP_0YDaFpf5T4UTzGOUM-snTUacsw3ghbeB4p0HD0eVscEiUX5f3R6_oMCQ82fUlBwDQUbOOdtQM7P6BygyUkDKUdavGL1Or7faE2o0EDCrQ==
Twitter:
- For #HolidayWellness, remember to take time for yourself & reach out for support if you need it. 1.usa.gov/18Jju3P
- For #HolidayWellness, it’s important to manage stress. 1.usa.gov/UVOFiF
- For fun, safe #HolidayWellness party ideas, check out 1.usa.gov/Td0crE
- For healthy #HolidayWellness recipes & creative food budgets, check out 1.usa.gov/1bm4QJV
- Consider getting into the #HolidayWellness spirit by volunteering for others in need. 1.usa.gov/1bm557D
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