The holidays can be a time of great joy. They give us the opportunity to get together with family and friends to share good food and make new memories. But they can also cause a lot of stress. Holiday stress usually comes from trying to live up to unrealistic images that are depicted on television or in the movies. How can you deal with holiday stress? Read on to find out some ways to avoid making the holidays a miserable experience.
Before we begin, I just wanted to mention that the tips to avoid holiday stress were adapted from the Mayo clinic’s web site. If you need more information, visit www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/MH00030. They suggest identifying potential triggers of holiday stress. There are relationships, money and physical demands.
Let’s start with relationships. Relationships can become more stressful during the holidays because there is more pressure to visit your or your spouse’s parents or family, buy presents and even separation anxiety. You can become lonely if you loved one decides to visit their own family and you are left behind. Lack of money can be a challenge because it makes it hard to buy gifts for yourself or your loved ones. Physical demands often involves lots more shopping and traveling which can be very tiring.
If you feel depressed or lonely during the holidays, then you might want to get involved in community or social events. It can also help to talk to family members about your feelings. Plan ahead so you can have some activities with friends or family. Keep your daily routine and stick to healthy habits. Eating too much holiday sweets can just cause guilt and make your depression worse. Keep your portions under control and you will feel better about it later on.
Happy Holidays! Hopefully, they will be stress free!
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