The holidays are a time of great cheer, joy and spirit as we meet with our family and friends and celebrate being together with them. However, the holiday season also brings with it a great deal of stress and anxiety. There are gifts to shop for, food to buy and prepare, family get-togethers to arrange, all on top of the normal craziness that is your life during the holidays.
With the right stress management tips, the holidays can be enjoyed like they are supposed to be!
However, there are a few tips you can use to keep your stress levels low and enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.
Learn how to say “no”- as we mentioned there are already way too many things for you to do over the holiday season. So, don’t be afraid to tell people “no” when they ask you to add more items to your to-do list. While they may be things you enjoy, they aren’t worth your time if they just stress you out more.
Use the power of delegation- family and friends exist for a reason: to help you out in times of need. Your husband or wife, kids, parents and friends can all be of great use to help you start crossing things of your holiday wish list.
Give yourself some alone time- there’s nothing wrong with taking a little time for yourself. When you start feeling like things are piling up, go to your bedroom or another comforting place, block out the noise and reflect for 15-20 minutes. Think of something completely opposite or different than what is causing you to stress.
The holidays are a time meant to be enjoyed with the people we most care about, not spent feeling like the walls are closing in on us. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your loved ones to get everything done. We at Hammer Medical hope that you are able to conquer your stress and anxiety this holiday season. We’ll be here as always to serve you with your mobility, respiratory and home accessibility needs.
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