Stay grounded for wellness

By Patricia Nugent

With the non-stop treadmill of parties and social obligations this time of year, it’s easy to lose focus on what really matters.

The folks at Vivify Wellness at Avenues are experts at offering services for you to take pause and engage in some much-needed self-care.

Here are a few sage ideas to allow yourself to enjoy and appreciate the holidays:

• Stay grateful - Make a list of things important to you that are non-materialistic and make it a goal to think about this list once a day. It will be a nice reminder when the “hassle of the holidays” starts bogging you down.
• Don’t forget about self-care - The holidays may traditionally be about gift giving, but taking care of yourself is imperative if you are going to be taking care of others. Make that appointment for whatever you have been thinking about, massage, acupuncture, etc. Or simply draw yourself a hot bath and relax for a bit. You will be glad you did it.
• Keep gift giving simple and meaningful - We often find ourselves competing to give the most spectacular gift, which takes away from the true meaning of the holidays…being thankful for our loved ones. Instead of trying to impress that person you only see twice a year with a lavish present, put that money toward a thoughtful gift or experience for someone you see all the time.
• Make realistic, healthful New Year’s resolutions - Instead of setting an over-the-top goal come January (perhaps one that you gave up on last year), maybe shoot for something more reasonable this year. For example, pick a standing yoga night with a girlfriend and stick to it.

Vivify Wellness at Avenues is located at 843 N. Cleveland Massillon Road in Fairlawn. Gift certificates are available for any service—from yoga and massage to NeurOptimal brain training, reiki or sessions in the salt room or infrared sauna. Visit VivifyWellnessAtAvenues.com or call 330-576-4144 for more information.