9 ways to de-stress during the holidays... Here are 9 ways to take the edge off the holiday craziness:

  1. Work up a sweat (translation: exercise!)
  2. Wake up with the sun (keep your curtains open and let the sunlight wake you up)
  3. Switch off the electronics (turn off the iPad and turn on some holiday tunes)
  4. Take time for some tea (herbal tea to beat the winter blues)
  5. Light the candles (low lights and aeromatherapy)
  6. Make time for friends and family (slow down and actually enjoy their company)
  7. Raid your dark chocolate stash (small pieces of dark chocolate have fat-burning properties and antioxidents)
  8. Make a gratitude list (give thanks and share it with your loved ones)
  9. Eat vitamin C rich foods (the big C has been proven to reduce both physical and mental symptoms of stress.)