12/19/2025
The holidays don’t need a full routine overhaul to protect your health.
What actually works this time of year? Micro habits - small, repeatable actions that reduce stress on your body without adding more to your plate.
Here are 7 micro habits that quietly support your hormones, digestion, energy, and nervous system during the holiday season:
1️⃣ Protein first at gatherings
A few bites of protein early helps steady blood sugar and reduce energy crashes later.
2️⃣ Choose warm meals when possible
Soups, roasted foods, and warm beverages are easier on digestion in colder months.
3️⃣ Exhale longer than you inhale
A longer exhale activates the parasympathetic nervous system and lowers stress hormones.
4️⃣ Limit ingredient overload
Choose simpler food combinations when you can—your gut handles them more efficiently.
5️⃣ Step outside for 2 minutes of daylight
Even brief outdoor light exposure helps regulate circadian rhythm during shorter winter days.
6️⃣ Create a “wind-down cue”
Lighting a lamp, changing clothes, or playing calm music signals your nervous system to slow down.
7️⃣ Do one thing fully
Single-tasking lowers cortisol and reduces mental fatigue during busy days.
Micro habits don’t look impressive, but they add up fast.
They support your body through the holidays instead of leaving you depleted afterward.
If the season still feels harder on your body than it should, that’s often a sign something deeper needs support.
