Holiday Stressors and Coping
The Holidays are not always jolly and bright…picking out the perfect gift for your friends and family while being crunched for time is STRESSFUL. Take a look at the 11 main holiday and ways to cope with them:
1.Crowds and long lines
-Take a deep breath-everyone is waiting in the same line! Just think how relieved you’ll be after
2. Gaining weight
– It’s the same song and dance every year- focus on small portions and resisting
3. Getting into debt
-Spend special attention to sales and bargains-it’s the thought that counts!
4. Gift shopping
-Make a list & Keep it simple. Gift-giving shouldn’t be a competition of who gives the best gifts
5. Traveling
-We travel to spend the holidays with those we love…The hassle is worth the reward!
6. Seeing certain relatives
-Keep conversations simple, remember you don’t have to see them everyday
7. Seasonal music
-It’s hard to escape this time of year…sing one of your favorite tunes in your head to block it out
8. Disappointing gifts
-Hosting comes with many stressors in itself- go out of respect for your host/hostess
9. Having to attend holiday parties or events
-Even if it means mustering up every last ‘nice bone’ in your body- kindness goes a long way
11. Holiday tipping
-Don’t neglect those who have been of service to you all year long
BE FIT. BE PRODUCTIVE. BE JŌBU.
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