Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3197: Tips for Managing Holiday Stress by Rachel Trotta on Holiday Wellness
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Nov 22, 2025 Rachel Trotta, a wellness and fitness writer, shares her insights on managing holiday stress while maintaining wellness goals. She emphasizes the importance of adjusting routines for the season, focusing on essentials like protein and sunlight instead of striving for perfection in eating. Bright light therapy is recommended to boost mood and energy, while efficient, short workouts are encouraged over lengthy sessions. With these practical tips, Rachel helps listeners navigate the holidays with less pressure and more joy.
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Prioritize Basics Over Perfection
- Focus on the essentials of healthy eating instead of perfection during the holidays.
- Prioritize protein, vegetables, and water at each meal to simplify healthy choices.
Use Light And Vitamin D To Boost Energy
- Get bright light daily, especially in the morning, to combat low mood and low energy in winter.
- Eat vitamin D–rich foods and discuss supplements with your doctor if needed.
Client Used A Bright Blue Lamp
- One client in New York kept a bright blue light in her apartment to simulate daylight and boost energy.
- Rachel Trotta still pictures that 'surface of the sun' brightness when describing its effect.