Stress and anxiety can easily test the most well lade holiday plans and activities.
Here are some simple, practical ways to reduce stress and enjoy the holidays.
The holidays are almost here, a time for family, friends, food, fun, frazzled nerves and holiday jitters.
Make your holiday run smoother by putting some sanity back into the season by reducing the stress and anxiety of the holiday season.
Focus Enjoy more time, more fun, and less stress by focusing on what you absolutely need to do, and simplify how you are going to do it.
Determine what you would really miss and what you can live without.
Do you need to go to every work-related get-together, to simply see the people you see every day? Spend quality fun time with your children, your spouse, friends and relatives.
Indulge Your Senses A key to reducing stress is being in the moment .
Accept what spontaneously occurs and remember that no holiday is a picture postcard.
Being in the moment allows you to intuitively respond to whatever happens in the moment When a driver cuts you off, be grateful that an accident did not occur.
Create Precious Memories with Traditions Whether they are new or old, traditions do not need to be elaborate.
Creatively adapt to changing situations.
You can t go wrong as long as your holidays are filled with love and family.
Remember the holidays are supposed to be fun.
Create family fun that everyone enjoys and can participate whether it s building a snowman, baking some cookies, or playing a board game.
Pamper Yourself Before, During And After The Holidays Pampering yourself is a time of renewal and a great way to unwind from the hectic holiday season.
To reduce the stress of the holidays buy yourself a gift, learn to say No when you really do not have the time, take a hot bath, or schedule a cleaning person or service to clean your home.
The goal is to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy fun-filled activities, so you can keep going strong.
Laughter produces hormones that act as a stress reliever.
In addition to pampering, get adequate sleep, try to eat a healthy diet, and light exercise are great stress relievers and can help you to feel more rationale in difficult situations.
Remember the True Gift of Giving A random act of kindness, a courtesy Thank You or even a simple smile, not only blesses the recipient but also the giver.
What random act of kindness can you do today? Remain In Control You may not be able to control the results, the outcome or your relatives, but you can control how your react.
Take a deep breath, go for a walk or briefly leave the room.
Reduce the stress of family friction by creating structured activities to keep everyone busy, and having fun.
Play board games, word games, charades or other fun Christmas games.
The holiday season is a time to create cherished memories, strengthen or renew family ties, and experience the simple, fun, and important aspects of life.
Have a Merry Stress-free Christmas, filled with love, peace and joy.