Winter break brings welcome time off and down time.
The irony is that we get so accustomed to our typical hustle and bustle that down time can be a difficult adjustment. Change is always stressful and even if it's good change like having more time, less structure, and visiting family and friends, it can leave us feeling off track and out of sorts. In reality most of us have real families with flaws and foibles, and chances are if we didn't get along with relatives before, the holidays won't set things straight. You won't change your family over the holidays, so lessen your own stress by just accepting them as they are and scheduling visits in manageable chunks for your sanity. It's ok to take a break from your regular exercise routine over break but try to get some physical activity daily.