Living Wellness: Relationships

Whatever version of “xxx” – can’t live with them, can’t live without them, that you have heard, one thing is for sure, if you plop the word “relationships” in there, it applies to us all. Even if you are talking about a relationship with yourself, nutrition, money, health, all of these things are essential to our wellbeing. And beyond that, there are the personal relationships with family, friends and those that we love and desire.

As we roll through the months ahead, we will explore thoughts on relationships as they pertain to events or focus at thinkThin. As we head into the holiday seasons, here are some of the thoughts that we wanted to share.

You and the holiday food

For most of us, the more goodies and sugar we have during the holidays, the more we want. Who are we to stand in your way, but try to keep a mental log of consumption and its ramifications, make sure that indulgence is decadent and worth it! We can also recommend our thinkThin®crunch fruit & nut bars and 0g sugar in our 20g thinkThin®protein bars that have plenty of holiday decadence and flavor. Try taking a basket of those to the office party – we think you will be a hit. And for stocking stuffers – we have something for everyone.

Gift Giving

There is a huge amount of stress as well as joy –not to mention cost, in seasonal gift giving. Two key elements to success are writing a list and setting a budget. It really helps! Great wrapping enhances a small token gift. We still love the concept of making or baking something to give. Time and love are great ingredients.

Colors and sparkles

Something wonderful about the holidays is permission to sparkle. Even or perhaps especially if you know yourself well, challenge the normal you and take a chance on something a little more risqué. And let us know how it goes.

Holidays with the in-laws

Most of us have a few good stories about spending holidays with our own family but the in-laws can often bring a complete new level of challenge. If you have previous experience and are consequently dreading the weeks ahead, may we suggest humor as a placater. If your spouse doesn’t see things your way, you may have a friend who will empathize or listen to a forecast or recount and allow you a stand-up comedy evening in harmless release! Finding humor in frustrating circumstances is good for the heart as well as your relationships.