🎄The Thyroid Christmas Checklist You Need! | Issue 175
Enjoy this festive season while keeping your thyroid in check!
Welcome to all members of our Thyroid Tribe, new and old. It is lovely to have you here as a part of our community. This community brings together real thyroid patient experiences so that we can learn from one another.
For this newsletter, I wanted to share a checklist I created and personally use to ensure I can enjoy Christmas and The New Year without sacrificing my thyroid health too.
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- Rachel 🦋
Thursday Thoughts
Christmas is supposed to be fun for all, but for many with health conditions it can feel extra stressful and difficult.
Here is my festive checklist for thyroid patients!
In The Run Up To Christmas:
Are you prepared for any dietary restrictions? if you are eating at someone else’s house, do you need to take any specific food/drink with you?
Are you pacing yourself? Plan tasks on a physical calendar or diary - gift buying, card writing, catching up with friends + family. Ensure you have adequate time to complete them, scheduling in time to recuperate and rest too.
Have you had your thyroid levels? Some of us need a slight increase in colder months.
Can you order some of your shopping online? This can save energy.
Have you scheduled in some rest days for both before and after Christmas ? This can help to avoid thyroid flares.
Have you made lists to help you remember through brain fog? Lists of people to send cards to, gifts + food to buy, tasks that need doing
Are you eating nutritiously, to support your thyroid and immune health?
Are you taking supplements to support your immune system in these colder months?
Remember that you are not obliged to do anything that leaves you feeling overwhelmed or exhausted.
Manage any seasonal stress by finding time for self-care and recuperation. Don’t spread yourself thinly.
On Xmas Day:
Are you sharing tasks and responsibilities as much as possible?
Let go of tasks that really aren’t a priority.
Nap if you need to.
Check in with yourself regularly. Are you hydrated? Are you feeling overwhelmed? What can you do to alleviate this?
Remember to take your meds and supplements. It’s easy to forget when you’re busy!
Stay away from energy suckers.
Find time to breathe.
What would you add to this list? Let me know below!
Personal Health Check-in
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