Tag: Holiday stress
Do your holidays feel toxic?
For some, the holidays can feel almost toxic, or at the very least painful. If the holidays feel like a month-long panic attack to you, try these tips
- Uni-task; don’t multi-task
- Create a playlist that soothes your soul
- Learn to say “no” and mean it
- Set healthy boundaries
- Let others host the party, make the dinner, plan the event
- More tips on saving your sanity
- Unhappy memories of past holidays
- Life changes: death, divorce, moves
- Those relatives who would be difficult in any situation…
- Monotony and expectations…that same old same old
- Lowered defenses – your body and spirit are stressed
Holiday Pressure Cooker?
Before your holidays get to the pressure-cooker stage, take a minute. Reduce holiday stress; create the holiday you want. Keep the joy and the stress of family in perspective… from family dinners and obligations to family traditions. While you’re at it, don’t forget to keep a healthy heart during the holiday season. Try these tips to keep the pressure-cooker lid on!
- Be realistic about what you can accomplish this season
- Simplify your holiday plans
- Make a budget…and stick to it!
- Be active whenever you can
- Take a minute – sit, close your eyes, breathe
- Get 7-8 hours of sleep most nights
- Eat nutritious meals when you can
- Ask for hlep when you need it
- Forgive and forget
- Use the Stress Center resources. There are tip sheets, video clips, books, articles, and powerpoints.