How to have a magical December
We all blinked and then it was chilly and December. It’s time to make the proper seasonal adjustments…
These are tasks and ideas that you can complete every day to ensure you are having a whimsical, snowy holiday in a sugar plum candy cane hot coco candle lit wonderland
We will chat about ways to keep your immunity up during the colder months, other ways to take care of your mindset and health including a grocery list with meals ideas of warm & healthy foods, fulfilling daily productive habits, winter activities you can do with family, friends or another special person in your life to take in all the winter feelings
Welcome to your December of dreams
GOALS FOR A MAGICAL DECEMBER 2022
⛄︎ Let’s start with your health ⛄︎
1. Take your vitamins
Vitamin A (vision, growth, cell division, reproduction, immunity)
Vitamin C (protects cells against effects of free radicals such as x-ray, radiation, tobacco smoke)
Vitamin E (vision, reproduction, blood/brain/skin health)
Zinc (immune system and metabolism function, wound healing, sense of taste/smell)
Elderberry (boost immune, tames inflammation, lessens stress)
Keep in mind these are just a few types of vitamins out of many more and you should take the ones that you might need the most.
2. Eat warm foods that are filling and yummy
Dinner/Lunch
Potato soup, Chicken noodle, different kinds of Ramen
Pasta like Gnocchi, Fettuccine, Parmesan, Spaghetti casserole, Cajun chicken, cheesy spinach
Kale salad > kale, baby spinach, lettuce, cucumber, cheese, chick peas, cooked baby carrots, avocado, red onion, Italian vinaigrette, vegan mayo, garlic salt, cayenne, more spices
Garlic butter steak and baby potatoes skillet
Shredded chicken with melted cheese and rice
Pad Thai wraps with soy sauce, lettuce, shredded chicken, rice noodles, flour tortillas, cilantro, roasted peanuts, shredded carrots, minced garlic, lime
Rice bowls with asparagus, rice, shredded cheese, avocado, steak bites, shredded carrots, chic peas, baby potatoes, lime
Burrito with shredded chicken and veggies
Italian sandwich with turkey, ham, salami, baby spinach, avocado, provolone, garlic, mayo, oil&vinegar, salt, pepper
Chicken salad with walnuts, grapes, cheese, garlic, mayo
Breakfast/Snacks
Vanilla/ Peanut butter overnight oats with honey, salt
Smoothie or strawberry mango peach chia seed smoothie bowls with almond/French vanilla granola and strawberries, blueberries, peaches, raspberries
Avocado toast with garlic and salt and cheese grits
Almond butter cream cheese bagels
Peanut butter toast with bananas and cinnamon
Mini buttery blueberry pancakes or Belgium waffles with light syrup, strawberries and whip cream
Baby bell cheese
Chocolate or chocolate/p.b. vanilla ensure milkshakes
Trail mix of cashews, peanuts, granola, etc
Fruits and veggies
Peanut butter for protein
Cheerios
Crackers with cheese
It is important for everyone to eat healthy and this list I made is one personal to my weight gain process. There are so many important nutrients our bodies need and this list is to get me started with planning meals for the week. Everyone’s diet is different according to their lifestyle so your list is going to look different. This is only for ideas/inspiration to get you started.
3. Cleanliness
Do skincare morning & nighttime
Keep nails polished
Drink plenty of water
Change bed sheets, vacuum floors, disinfect, and dust often
Keep car/purse/book bag cleaned out
Restart wardrobe for cozy winter attire
Teeth whitening/hair masks if needed
❆ Fulfill daily productive habits ❅
Sketch one dress or outfit until completed
Review social media tasks assigned to that day including filming & complete them
Post 3-6 idea pins for Pinterest
1- 2 hours of reading current book on TBR list
Practice piano song ‘Overcome’ for 1 hour
1-2 hours of writing blog excerpts for ‘21 Things I am Learning at 21’ project
Workout arms, legs, butt, abs for 1 hour a day (I switch up my workouts)
Most of these productive tasks create much of my daily routine because they are progress towards the goals I have. Not all of them get done the same day and sometimes they do. I don’t put any pressure on myself and I often refer back to The Starter Method that I created last year for accomplishing my dreams. Read The Starter Method for 2 different approaches at reaching your personal goals. It is important and refreshing to learn to be patient with yourself.
TIP: Setting a timer for however long I might need to complete something has helped me so much when it comes to staying focused and trying to get things done.
⛄️ Winter activity ideas ⛄️
Ice skating
Get Christmas tree and decorate
Make hot chocolate
Watch Holiday movies
Finish winter wardrobe
Go gift shopping
Bake Christmas cookies and cakes
Donate to homeless or women’s shelters to give back to your community and make someone else’s holiday special
Drive through neighborhoods to see pretty Christmas lights
Pick a holiday themed book to buy and read with a friend to compare thoughts later
What are some of your favorite things to do for the holidays?
Before you go…
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- Anna
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