Some of us find holidays more stressful than fun. I get it. And I have a suggestion, unless even one more suggestion is too much and will cause explosions/meltdowns/tantrums. Find a way to do some cardio.
Now, depending on the tantrum, it might qualify all by itself, but it might not be the best cardio choice. If the weather permits, I am particularly in favor of outside cardio right now—run, walk, skip, play tag with your bubble-mates or foursquare or football, bike. If it doesn’t, inside cardio is also good: stair intervals, kitchen dancing, stationary biking, whatever is available.
Here’s why: cardio exercise reduces stress. It improves our mood. It gets our circulation moving. It helps our brains work. It makes it easier to get good sleep. We may not be able to run away from our problems, but running might help us cope with them better.
Go play.
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