In a world where burnout is common, sitting on the sofa for hours can feel like an alien activity. But what if we told you all the ways it can actually improve your mental and physical health? We’ve been talking to mental health experts and PTs about why they recommend spending Christmas wrapped up surrounded by cushions and blankets rather than continually walking around the block or desperately trying to fit in workouts between festive films, slices of turkey and family time. Dreaming of staying static this Christmas? Read on to feel totally validated in your life choices.