How to enjoy the holidays without all the stress
Monday, November 25, 2013
Hi, I'm Erika Schendel, manager, Social Services with Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Welcome to my blog!
Tis the season for holiday stress – but there are ways to overcome it!
As Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Day draw near, a large majority of us will feel some stress. To cope, here are a few tips that can help you have a stress-free holiday season this year.
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Be realistic. Unrealistic expectations may be the largest stressor of all. Don’t compare yourself to an ideal. Instead, feel good about what you’ve accomplished.
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Keep the lines of communication open. If your children are expecting x, y and z but you are only giving them x, say to them, “Hey, this is what we are going to do this year and it’s OK.”
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Just say no. Being stretched between multiple commitments is exhausting and will heighten the stress.
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Take time for yourself. It is especially important to exercise and keep up with healthy habits this time of year.
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Give back to the community. Bringing holiday cheer to someone in need will help remind you how blessed you are.
We wish you a happy and stress-free holiday season!
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