Wellness Wednesday Issue #103

🎁 He’ll love these gifts—even if he already has everything.

📄 This new resume trick might finally help you land that job.

❤️‍🔥 Discover why a slow-burn relationship can be the strongest.

👩‍💼 Learn how to lead a team when you’re not the boss with these practical tips.

The turn of the new year brings a fresh opportunity to tidy up and streamline various aspects of our lives. Here’s a downloadable and concise checklist to help you start 2025 organized and revitalized, from your personal spaces to your professional environment.

Personal:

1. Car Maintenance: Ensure your vehicle is ready for the year with an oil change, new wiper blades, tire rotation, a thorough cleaning, and a filter replacement.

2. Winter Decluttering:

• • Wardrobe Refresh: Audit your winter clothes. Donate anything you haven’t worn in the last year, and store summer items to free up space.
  • Holiday Decor: Simplify your decorations by keeping only meaningful items and discarding anything broken.
  • Kitchen Cleanup: Organize your pantry by checking expiration dates and donating unneeded items. Assess and declutter cookware and seasonal baking supplies.

3. Home Organization:

• • Kitchen Drawers: Use dividers to keep utensils and gadgets neatly organized.
  • Bathroom: Employ drawer organizers for toiletries and sort medications in the medicine cabinet by use and expiration date.
  • Bedroom: Organize your closet and dresser using dividers and sort clothes by type, color, or season. Keep your nightstand minimal with essential items only.

Professional:

1. Human Resources and Benefits:

• • Update personal information and review your benefits like health insurance and 401(k). Consider enrolling or adjusting your contributions to FSAs or HSAs and plan how you’ll use your accrued time off.

2. Financial Planning:

• • Set financial goals and establish a budget. Review and adjust your investment portfolio as necessary to align with your financial objectives.

3. Professional Development:

• • Define and document professional targets for the year, such as earning certifications or expanding your skill set. Plan for development activities like attending workshops or networking events.

4. Work-Life Balance:

• • Enhance your time management to better balance professional and personal activities. Implement stress-reduction techniques and maintain firm boundaries between work and personal life.

Additional Tips:

• Review past performance evaluations to set informed goals for the new year.
• Network actively within your professional circles and maintain organization with digital tools and continuous learning opportunities.

This streamlined approach ensures you cover all essential aspects of life management as you step into the new year, setting a strong foundation for a productive and fulfilling 2025.

Download the Google Doc checklist >

No one’s excited about another trust fall or awkward Zoom quiz. This holiday season, Confetti is here to save your team from boring team-building purgatory with activities that are actually fun, fresh, and maybe even a little chaotic.

Here are the top 8 building activities:

• 🌿 Holiday Wreath Making Class: You’ll finally understand why people love DIY. This isn’t your average glue-gun-and-glitter disaster—it’s crafting done right. You’ll leave with a gorgeous wreath that’ll make your front door (and Instagram) holiday-ready. No mess, no stress, just Pinterest-worthy results.
• 🗣️ Holiday Coworker Clash: Think Family Feud, but with workplace spice. Answer hilarious survey questions like “What’s the most annoying email sign-off?” and compete to see who’s got the sharpest wit (or the biggest grudge against Reply-All). Trash talk optional, but encouraged.
• ❄️ Winter Taboo: Describe “mistletoe” without saying “kiss” or “holiday.” Can’t? Neither can anyone else, which is why this game is chaos. Watching your team panic under the timer is chef’s kiss entertainment.
• 🥧 Hand Pie Baking Class: Forget the holiday potluck—this is where the magic happens. Tiny pies, warm kitchens, and plenty of friendly competition for whose crust looks like it belongs in a magazine. Pro tip: eating your creations is the best part.
• 😌 Managing Holiday Stress: The holidays are stressful. This workshop helps you laugh through the madness while giving actual tips to survive demanding bosses, nosy relatives, and your inner perfectionist.
• 🏃‍♀️ Escape Quest: You’re trapped in a dungeon. Solve puzzles, escape the clutches of doom, and bond with your team—unless, of course, you “accidentally” leave the know-it-all behind.
• 🔐 Sher-Locked Escape Quest: Bring out your inner detective to solve clues, crack codes, and prove who the real Sherlock is (spoiler: it’s probably you).
• ✏️ Pictionary: Where bad art meets big laughs. Stick figures and wild guesses turn into the kind of chaos you’ll be talking about for weeks

Laugh, bond, and maybe even learn something (like who’s the office sore loser).

Check out Confetti’s team building offerings here.

P.S. Through our partnership with SnackNation, TA members get $75 off their first Confetti event using code SNACKNATION24.

As a former wellness coach for busy corporate women, I know how December can feel: holiday parties, endless food, drinks, and stress—not exactly a recipe for balance. The key isn’t denying yourself joy but making intentional, health-conscious choices that serve you well in the moment.

Forget the labels like “skinny” or “fat”—focus instead on what your body needs. Some nights, it’s a glass of wine to unwind; other times, it’s hydration and rest. Reframe your thinking to “What’s going to serve me best right now?”

Here are my go-to tips to navigate holiday gatherings without compromising your health or happiness:

1. Start with a Protein Shake: Fuel up before the party to curb cravings and avoid overeating.
2. Hold a Clutch: Keep one hand occupied with a low-calorie drink to naturally pace your intake.
3. Bring a Healthy Dish: Guarantee a guilt-free option by contributing something nutritious.
4. Go Small: Use an appetizer plate to encourage smaller portions and savor your favorites.
5. Hydrate First: Drink water before eating or drinking alcohol to stay hydrated and assess hunger.
6. Load Up on Veggies: Begin meals with high-fiber options to feel full faster.
7. Choose Drinks Wisely: Swap sugary cocktails for spirits with soda water to cut calories.
8. Socialize First: Focus on connecting with people rather than hovering near the food.
9. Eat Mindfully: Slow down, enjoy each bite, and notice when you’re satisfied.
10. Stay Active: Fit in a walk or light activity to keep your metabolism moving.
11. Pick Your Indulgences: Choose a few treats to enjoy guilt-free and skip the rest.
12. Avoid Late-Night Snacking: Wrap up meals earlier to support better digestion and sleep.

The holidays should be about joy and connection, not guilt or stress. By focusing on how this serves me and planning ahead, you’ll enjoy the season with balance and confidence. You’ve got this!

Thania (TA Content Mgr)

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