Simple Holiday Habits You Can Actually Keep..

December 18, 2025

Hello Thrivers!

The holiday season is officially here, filled with celebrations, comfort food, family gatherings, and packed schedules. While this time of year brings joy, it can also make it harder to stay consistent with the habits that keep you feeling strong, energized, and pain-free.

This edition is all about simple holiday habits, realistic, doable strategies that help you enjoy the season without sacrificing your health or momentum. We’ve curated a few trusted reads to help you stay balanced, eat well, and keep your energy up as the year winds down.

Here’s what we have for you in this edition:

  • Healthy Holiday Habit Maintenance

  • 7 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

  • 3 Things to Focus On to Create Healthy Eating Habits

  • Get Rid of Achilles Pain This Season

  • Understanding Frozen Shoulder This Winter

Healthy Holiday Habit Maintenance

The holidays don’t have to undo all the healthy habits you’ve worked hard to build. This article shares practical strategies to help you maintain routines during busy schedules, travel, and festive meals. From staying active and managing stress to prioritizing sleep, these tips focus on consistency over perfection, helping you enjoy the holidays while still taking care of your body.

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7 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Cold weather, full calendars, and late nights can drain your energy fast. This article highlights seven simple habits that will help you feel your best throughout the holiday season. Small daily actions can go a long way in keeping you strong through winter.

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3 Things to Focus On to Create Healthy Eating Habits

If your eating habits tend to feel “off” during the holidays, this Nutrition Stripped blog brings things back to the basics. It focuses on three foundational principles to help you build healthy eating habits that last beyond the season. A great read if you want to improve your relationship with food while still enjoying holiday favorites.

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Get Rid of Achilles Pain This Season

Long walks, holiday workouts, winter runs, or standing for hours can put extra strain on your Achilles. In this video, Dr. Natty breaks down exactly why Achilles pain happens and shows simple, effective strengthening and stretching exercises to relieve pain and protect your calves and tendons. Whether you’re staying active through the colder months or getting ready for a strong New Year, this is a must-watch to keep your lower legs healthy and pain-free.

🎥 Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/MDD6y6lIYNQ 

Understanding Frozen Shoulder This Winter

Cold weather and reduced movement can make shoulder stiffness worse. In this Myokinetix feature, Dr. Natty and Dr. Claudia Ginsberg breaks down the frozen shoulder, why it develops, and how the right physical therapy approach can restore motion and ease pain. just in time to keep you moving comfortably through the winter season.

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Final Note: Progress, Not Perfection

The holidays are about connection, joy, and making memories, not about being perfect with your routine. By focusing on a few simple habits, staying active, eating mindfully, managing stress, and getting enough rest, you can move through the season feeling energized instead of depleted.

If aches, stiffness, or fatigue start creeping in, you don’t have to push through it alone. Our team at Myokinetix Physical Therapy & Performance, is here to help you move better, recover smarter, and stay strong all season long. You can book a call with us here.

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and energized holiday season..

Warm Regards

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