Episode 180: Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holidays
Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss - A podcast by Alicia Shelly - Mondays
Self-care during the holidays isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode, I share simple ways to stay balanced and energized for the season. In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-care during the busy holiday season. I highlight common stressors such as financial pressures, hectic schedules, and family dynamics, which can significantly impact mental and physical health. I also share strategies like prioritizing sleep, staying active, setting boundaries, practicing gratitude, and nourishing the body with healthy foods. Emphasizing the power of saying no, taking breaks, and spending time with positive individuals. Furthermore, I suggested creative self-care ideas like creating a relaxation corner or trying new activities. By adopting these practices, you can maintain your energy, enjoy the holidays, and start the new year feeling refreshed and ready. Tune in to this episode for practical self-care tips to beat holiday stress and start the new year refreshed! Episode Highlights: Importance of self-care during the holiday season and about holiday stress Benefits of Self-Care About physical self-care strategies Importance of mental and emotional self-care Creative self-care ideas Importance of choosing your response to stressful situations Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click