5 Simple Ways to Support Your Wellbeing Over the Festive Season | Insights From a Health and Wellness Coach

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Written by:

Elsa Wye

HCA Graduate Health & Wellness Coach

The festive season is a wonderful time to celebrate, connect with loved ones and pause to reflect on the year gone by. But it can also bring added pressure - fuller diaries, disrupted routines, late nights and that feeling of being pulled in many different directions.

As a Professional Health and Wellness Coach, I’ve seen how small, intentional habits can help people feel balanced, energised and well during even the busiest times. 

Having spent years in high-pressure corporate environments myself, I know first-hand how easy it is for healthy routines to slip when demands increase. 

Now, I support busy professionals to create sustainable habits that genuinely fit their lives-  so they can enjoy the season fully and look after their wellbeing at the same time.

Below are five simple, realistic strategies I share with clients at this time of year - all focused on protecting energy, supporting balance and maintaining those healthy habits that make such a difference in January and beyond:

1. Stay Hydrated and Finish Drinking Earlier

If you’re attending parties or festive events, try alternating alcoholic drinks with water, and aim to finish drinking a bit earlier in the evening. Giving your body a buffer before bedtime really helps with deeper sleep, steadier energy, and feeling clearer the next day.

2. Prioritise Protein, Fibre & Your Gut Microbiome

When you can, anchor your meals with protein and fibre things like eggs, fish, beans, nuts, yoghurt, vegetables, and wholefoods. This helps keep your blood sugar steadier, supports your energy, and nourishes your gut microbiome, which is especially important for immunity at this time of year.

3. Keep Moving - Especially Outside

Movement doesn’t have to be a full workout. Even a brisk 10-minute walk outside can really boost your mood, your energy, and help regulate stress. Little bursts of movement throughout the day add up.

4. Build in Micro-Recoveries

The festive season can be full-on, so take tiny pauses where you can - 60 seconds of deep breathing, a mindful tea break, stretching, or a moment of fresh air. These micro-recoveries help calm and regulate your nervous system and stop stress from building up.

5. Keep Your Healthy Habits Going but Adapt if You Need

And finally, don’t stop the habits that support you - just adapt them. Maybe it’s a shorter workout, a quicker nourishing meal, or a scaled-down version of your usual routine. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Consistency, even in small ways, makes a big difference—then you will hit the ground running with your fresh health and wellbeing intentions in the New Year.

Real Stories from Clients of Elsa Wye, Health and Wellness Coach

As a Health and Wellness Coach, I’ve worked with individuals and organisations to support lasting change. Here are a few testimonials:

‘I got more from my health coaching programme with Elsa than I ever imagined. I was in a complete rut at the beginning, struggling to lose weight, very low energy and didn’t feel good about myself. I now have more energy and best of all I actually felt happier and positive about the future again. Elsa is incredibly supportive and never judgemental. It was great to have someone holding me to account but being my cheerleader at the same time. For me these sessions were life changing and I highly recommend it- I just want to bottle how I feel right now!’ Amy

“The support from Elsa has allowed me to finally take control of my health, in small steps with huge positive benefits, something that in the past had seemed impossible. I now feel for the first time in 20 years that I have control and more importantly have the skills in place and a great routine to carry this forward. Your work with me has given me this inner confidence and for that I thank you!” - Clare 

‘Elsa's sessions on stress and resilience helped our people understand the difference between healthy stress and when it tips into being damaging. The practical tips she shared were extremely helpful and during the practical breathing exercises you could feel the calm engulfing the room.’ - Organisation 

The festive season is about joy, connection, and celebration, but it’s also an opportunity to nurture yourself. By staying hydrated, prioritising nourishing foods, moving your body, allowing micro-recoveries, and adapting your habits, you can enjoy the holidays while keeping your wellbeing on track.

If you’d like to find out how I can support you as a Health and Wellness Coach, visit my website at www.elsawyewellbeing.co.uk

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