Stress LESS and Boost Your Energy during the holidays
- Go for a walk – Exercise or holiday shopping boosts energy after cancer treatment
- Breathe deep to use oxygen better – Inhale slowly through your nose and breathe from your diaphragm to increase energy throughout the day
- Peak your performance with a power nap – A 20 minute nap during the day promotes wakefulness and lower stress levels
- Boost your energy with small snacks – Regular small meals and snacks keep blood sugar levels stable. Smaller meals more often can also prevent nausea caused by chemotherapy
- Stay hydrated – Energy draining dehydration is a common side effect of many cancer treatments. Add some fresh fruit to a pitcher of water and sip throughout the day
- Add some ME time to your day – Taking short breaks helps you avoid mental fatigue so you can stay focused. Read a magazine, watch your favorite tv show, soak in the tub
- Treat yourself to a spa treatment – Cancer patients report feeling more energetic after receiving a 15 minute massage, according to the National Cancer Institute
- Get some sleep – Try turning in a half hour earlier each night to catch up on lost sleep due to sickness or nighttime awakenings
