7. Be Active
College Bowl games and A Christmas Carol aside, don’t spend too much time on the couch in front of the television. Even if it’s Samsung’s latest hi-def must-watch flat screen. Be active! Go out with friends and family to see holiday decorations or shows put on by stores. Hit the streets and feed the homeless or deliver gifts to an orphanage. These are wonderful ideas, but the main idea is to get out and be active.
8. Show Willpower
OMG. Do you see that plate of chocolate-covered drizzle Krackel cake? Before you unhinge your jaw and tilt the plate, make a fist. Researchers found some tricks to put extra power in your willpower. For instance, making a fist and squeezing it hard just at the point when you want to indulge can actually help you to make healthier decisions. You can also position a pen in your fingers like you are going to write and squeeze it tightly. It might rely on the same principal as the fist, and somehow it can calm your sweet tooth.