Mince pies and prosecco aside, this can be one of the best times of year for our wellbeing

Taking time out for recovery is key to meeting your goals, so don’t let guilt or anxiety put you off relaxing

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Take a moment for YOU this festive season

For anyone devoted to a fitness regime, party season can feel like the least joyful time of year. But swerving nights out and anything stronger than a protein shake risks more than a buzzkill reputation – it can put a downer on your entire emotional wellbeing. Instead of Team Health or Team Hedonism, the best festive gift is unwrapping a middle ground between clean living and a little chaos

Simply ‘being’ gives your body and brain a break and prevents burnout. It’s also crucial to productivity, say scientists reporting in the Journal of Organizational Behavior. After following office wor