佚名/Anonymous
It's holiday again.Most of us look forward to it.But as we immerse ourselves in the holiday season-the parties,the shopping,the cooking,the relatives,the bills-what we were hoping for,fun and warm feelings of togetherness,often turns out to be little more than stress and fatig ue.
Although it is nearly impossible not to experience some increase in stress during this hectic time,there are ways to help keep stress level s manageable.Consider the following tips to help make your holidays a l ittle brighter.
--Continue to exercise during the holidays,even if it's less than y our usual regimen.
--Try to eat healthy foods.
Relax between parties and other holiday obligations.
--Be aware of what's going on inside of you.
Are you missing a special holiday ritual from your childhood?Can yo u incorporate it in to your current holiday plans?
--Practise tolerance.
Remember that everyone in those long shopping lines is just as press ed for time as you are.(Better yet shop online!)
--Prioritize,prioritize,prioritize.
You cannot do it all,and if you try,you surely will not enjoy your self.
--Budget your holiday spending money ahead of time.
Write down your spending list and stick to it.
--Remember that drinking alcohol only gives the illusion of feeling better and less stressed.
It is important to drink only in moderation-particularly during the holidays when many other stresses are present.
--Avoid bringing up difficult or sensitive subject matter at family gatherings.
--Give to someone less fortunate.
Adopt a needy family.Donate toys for underprivileged children.Reme mber that giving is the true spirit of the holidays.
--If you are from a displaced family,or for some reason cannot be w ith your loved ones during the holidays,seek out others in the same sit uation and plan a special gathering.
--Talk to a friend,or,if needed,a therapist,about your holiday b lues and stress.