“Small healthy habits can keep your energy and mood bright through the festive season.”

The festive season is often associated with indulgence, late nights, and disrupted routines. While celebrations are important, maintaining your health and energy ensures you can enjoy them fully. Small, practical habits can make a big difference.

Start with your basics: sleep, hydration, and nutrition. Prioritising 7–8 hours of sleep, drinking plenty of water and choosing balanced meals can help maintain energy and immunity. You don’t need to aim for perfection, just for consistency. Even adding a short walk after meals or stretching in the morning can boost circulation and reduce fatigue.

Mindful eating is another simple strategy. Take time to enjoy each bite, notice when you feel full and balance indulgence with lighter meals or snacks. Incorporating fresh fruit, vegetables, and protein into meals helps stabilise energy levels and mood.

Finally, remember that movement does not have to be intense or time-consuming. Family walks, light home workouts, or dancing during celebrations can support both physical and mental wellbeing. By caring for your body, you set the stage for a joyful, energised festive season, ensuring you step into the new year feeling refreshed and ready.

The Atrium Wellbeing Portal provides practical tools, tips and resources to help you maintain energy, boost resilience, and enjoy a healthy festive season. Log in to access these tools.