The Holidays… They are supposed to be happy, fun-filled, family times, but between work, home, kids, traveling, the obligatory baking, the in-laws, they can turn into a stress-filled, anxiety-wrought nightmare that you just can’t wait for them to be over.
Battling and overcoming stress during the holidays can be a challenge to anyone. There are a number of things that can lead to this type of stress:
* Family gatherings
* Coping with loss
* Busy stores
* Long lines
* Projects
* Gift buying
* Conflicts
* And more
You may also have high expectations that add to the stress of your holiday season. Long gone are the days in which the season was highly anticipated and there was a sense of magic in the air. As an adult, you may find the season to be more stressful than joyous.
* Unfortunately, these days, you may even consider holiday stress as a necessary holiday tradition!
Here are a few of the tips found in my new e-book, Create An Old Fashioned Christmas that you can use to battle and overcome stress during the holidays:
1. Are you overcommitted? The holidays normally come with many social gatherings that most of us feel we must attend. The fact is that you don’t have to go to every event you’re invited to.
* Saying “no thank you” to some of the invitations will free up more time for yourself!
It’s important to remember and enjoy the spirit of the holidays. If it takes saying “no” to preserve some of your sanity, go for it! Others will be more understanding than you give them credit for.
* Don’t become so burdened that you secretly wish for the season to pass quickly. Take time to be by yourself. Whether you take a yoga class or a bubble bath, allow yourself to do something enjoyable without worrying about the holiday stress.
2. Carrying on traditions. Growing up, we may have seen our mothers cook a full course Christmas dinner. Perhaps it was routine to host a lavish holiday party. Maybe your family baked hundreds of Christmas cookies to give to friends and relatives.
* Tradition is good but don’t allow yourself to become so wrapped up in tradition that it consumes you.
If you find that the routine you normally follow for the pure and simple sake of tradition
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