The holidays are nearly upon us and you know what that means—lots of extra things to do which creates lots of extra S-T-R-E-S-S! Here are some suggestions to help you manage stress:
Set realistic expectations: Don’t expect that this will be the year that everyone comes together and gets along if it hasn’t happened in the past 10 years!
Accept your limitations: You can not be all things to all people so stop trying. Know when to say “no”.
Take extra care of yourself: Maintain balance in your eating, sleeping, drinking and exercise habits. Most importantly, ensure that you get adjusted. No amount of good habits will last if there is interference to your nervous system.
Find some time to help others: Volunteer and give your service to an institution or an organization and bring some holiday cheer to someone less fortunate. If time is your concern, donate to the Rotary Tree of Joy in our practice.
Create healthy traditions for your family: Read a new book, walk around the neighbourhood and enjoy the Christmas lights, decorate the house, see a new holiday movie, anything that involves spending time with your loved ones.
Focus on the Spiritual, rather than the material: Remember the reason why we celebrate the holidays in the first place.
Watch frivolous spending: Don’t try to outdo other family members with expensive gifts that you will have to pay for later.
Remember you cannot change other people: You are the only person that you can change. If you do not like what someone is doing, create space between you and that person.
Have Fun!: It can be affirming to be around family. Enjoy it.
Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
The holidays are nearly upon us and you know what that means—lots of extra things to do which creates lots of extra S-T-R-E-S-S! Here are some suggestions to help you manage stress:
Set realistic expectations: Don’t expect that this will be the year that everyone comes together and gets along if it hasn’t happened in the past 10 years!
Accept your limitations: You can not be all things to all people so stop trying. Know when to say “no”.
Take extra care of yourself: Maintain balance in your eating, sleeping, drinking and exercise habits. Most importantly, ensure that you get adjusted. No amount of good habits will last if there is interference to your nervous system.
Find some time to help others: Volunteer and give your service to an institution or an organization and bring some holiday cheer to someone less fortunate. If time is your concern, donate to the Rotary Tree of Joy in our practice.
Create healthy traditions for your family: Read a new book, walk around the neighbourhood and enjoy the Christmas lights, decorate the house, see a new holiday movie, anything that involves spending time with your loved ones.
Focus on the Spiritual, rather than the material: Remember the reason why we celebrate the holidays in the first place.
Watch frivolous spending: Don’t try to outdo other family members with expensive gifts that you will have to pay for later.
Remember you cannot change other people: You are the only person that you can change. If you do not like what someone is doing, create space between you and that person.
Have Fun!: It can be affirming to be around family. Enjoy it.