Happy Holidays! See you in January! Stall Talk Volume 14 , Issue 16 December 10, 2012 Take a look at your financial situation and create a holiday spending budget. This will alleviate money woes & overspending. It’s easy to assume that your family/friends know your plans. Get everyone together and make sure they know your schedule. You know what they say about assuming… Slow down so that you don’t miss the good stuff ! Set specific dates and deadlines for what you want done and when. Stick to your schedule! To-do lists can really be helpful this time of year :) Don't go to a party hungry: we often eat faster & more when we are hungry - therefore eat a wholesome breakfast & lunch on the day to avoid overeating at the party. Watch your portion: treat yourself and go for small portions. This way you can sample all the different foods. Moderation is always the key. Make a conscious choice to limit high fat items: high fat food items can be found in fried food, cream-based soup, cheesefilled casseroles, pies, processed meats such as salami and sausages, some pastries and baked goods. Try different versions of egg nog: if you buy commercial egg nog, you will be delighted to find low-fat or fat-free egg nog out there - we can even find soy nog. Drink plenty of water: alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body. Physical activity: take nice brisk walks with your loved ones and enjoy their company in the holiday season. Source: http://www.healthcastle.com/holiday-eating-tips.shtml. Sending and receiving texts takes on average 4.6 seconds. While driving 55 mph, the time is takes to text is the equivalent of driving the full length of a football field BLIND! Skiing & Snowboarding: Take precautions and wear all safety gear. Helmets and goggles might not look cool but they can SAVE your life. Use the buddy system and know your limits. Driving: Again, driving is not a contest. Cold weather means black ice. It takes longer to stop in bad weather so give yourself more distance between you and other vehicles. Relationships: You might bump into old or rekindled flames when you are home. If you choose to have sex, use protection. You can stock up on FREE condoms at Beu Health Center or Seal Hall East 2nd floor. Wear loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing in several layers (the trapped air between the layers insulates). Layers can be removed to avoid perspiration and subsequent chill. Wear outer garments that are tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded. Wear a hat (half of body heat is lost through the top of the head). Wear mittens that are snug at the wrist. Mittens offer better protection. Gloves allow your fingers to cool much faster than mittens do. Cover the mouth and nose with scarves to help protect lungs from cold air. Attempt to keep your feet as dry as possible. Wear wool socks. http://ci.champaign.il.us/departments/fire/cfd-prevention/emergency-preparedness/winter-weather-extremes/ Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type SAD symptoms include: Depression of depression that occurs at the same time Hopelessness every year. Most people Anxiety with SAD start having Social withdrawal symptoms in the fall and Oversleeping may continue into the winter months, sapping Appetite changes your energy and making Weight gain you feel moody. Difficulty Source: Mayo Clinic Remember that holidays aren’t always as ideal as we’d all like them to be. As the break approaches or when you get back, if you find yourself with conflicting feelings, know that it is normal and consider seeking support from a friend or the Counseling Center—1st floor Memorial Hall, 298-2453 concentrating AL IC IC YSYS PPHH Stall Talk is brought to you by Beu Health Center Graduate Assistants Becky Moss & Liz Andrews and College Student Personnel Practicum Student Jodi Santillie. For more information, call 298.3225. For more health info, visit beu.wiu.edu. For adaptive format see the Disability Resource Center INTEL LUA INTELLECT ELC LCI ENVIRONME CI S O A Drinking: If you choose to drink, remember that drinking alcohol is not a contest. It is not something you have to prove to your friends you know how to do. Pace yourself and always use a designated driver or call for help if you think someone has been over-served. You could SAVE their life. SO NTAL ONME ENVIR ENVIRONME OCCUPATIO TLIO NA IOO OTM EM E O OCCC SPIRIT UAL SPIRITU SPIRITU UP C UAPT IO A TNIAO L