Ah, the holiday season! A time of joy, festivities, and… let’s be honest, a fair bit of stress. As much as we love the twinkling lights, the festive gatherings, and the spirit of giving, it’s hard to ignore the whirlwind of activities and expectations that come with it. Welcome to our latest blog post, where we tackle a not-so-sparkly aspect of the holiday season: stress.
It’s no secret that our stress levels can soar amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, shopping, and social commitments. We’re often left feeling more frazzled than festive. But fear not! This post isn’t about dimming your holiday spirit. Instead, it’s about finding ways to navigate through the season’s chaos with grace and calm.
Whether you’re overwhelmed by the endless to-do lists, feeling the pinch of holiday expenses, or just trying to keep everyone happy, I’m here to share some tried-and-tested strategies to help you manage holiday stress. So, grab a cup of your favorite winter beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s journey together into making this holiday season more about peace and joy and less about stress.
Happy Holidays! Let the Stress Begin!
Let’s face it, everyone is worried about…
… gaining weight
… being stressed
… traveling to places where you can’t work out and eat right
… no time for yourself
… no time to do anything you want to do until maybe 2017?! Maybe…
Do you know what I say? Get rid of your stress! Yep, that’s easy. STOP stressing.
The holidays are for spending time with your loved ones and doing fun stuff together.
What are they NOT about?
Running around buying stuff that no one wants. Making more food than an entire army can eat.
Cleaning the house so everyone visiting can make it dirty.
Here is my #1 Tip for your holidays. Are you ready?
Stop Running Around Trying to Please Everyone.
Slow down, take a breath, and stop what you are doing right now.
For years I thought that buying endless gifts for the holidays was the thing to do. Spending hours in the kitchen preparing meals (even while the guests were there) was my job as a mother, wife, and hostess. Wrapping presents to perfection was something that I just had to do.
It’s all about those obligations that I was not comfortable with.
Do you know what I would rather do?
Cook with my children when I see them over the holidays. Go for a run with my husband and friends. Open the few gifts we really love giving to each other and drink a glass of wine while doing it. Sit around and play board games after dinner. Go out at night and look at the Christmas decorations in the neighborhood.
Spending quality time with the people you love is what this season is about.
If you need help reducing your stress and finding the right schedule for your health, reach out!