The Holidays are noted for facilitating the onset of colds, flu and various “under the weather” symptoms. Is it because of all the stresses of the season that weaken the immune system? Is it because of all the dietary indiscretions that have taken place? Is it because of all the germ laden people we have come in close contact with? Is it the lack of sleep? Probably!
Cold symptoms are one of the body’s ways of letting you know that it needs rest, time-out and better care. It is also a way to give you some down-time to process all the emotional “stuff” that has emerged from the many encounters with friends and family, not to mention all the energy shifts that are occurring on the planet at the moment. This down-time also gives you the space to contemplate the previous year and consider changes for the new one. So, heed the body’s warning signals and take this time to take care of yourself physically and emotionally. If you don’t pay attention, the body has ways of increasing the warning signs until you absolutely can’t ignore them and are too sick to think of any of the above.
Enjoy your time off! It can be more productive than you could have possibly imagined.