The holidays should be a time of Ho Ho Ho and holiday joy. This year being possibly virtual, is no different. We should all be having a joyous time. The holidays are the best of times and the worst of times. Our tidings of comfort and joy can easily be devoured by the insatiable stress of doing it all, being it all, and buying it all.
In this podcast, I offer solutions to all holiday stressors. Since keeping stress below the toxic line is so important to health, these are worth the listen. It all starts with you taking care of yourself. If you don't fill your cup, you can't be there for the rest of your loved ones.
Planning now around the holiday triggers for stress will make for a much more enjoyable season. The key is to plan to minimize the stress level as much as possible.
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A GUIDE TO LOWERING HOLIDAY STRESS
December 4, 2020
This is an article that I wrote in an international Magazine called Brainz Magazine that was published today. I am an executive contributor to this magazine.
The holidays are the best of times and the worst of times. Our tidings of comfort and joy can easily be devoured by the insatiable stress of doing it all, being it all, and buying it all.
And that stress is nothing to ho, ho, ho about, either. On the contrary, it increases your risk of illness and even death. For example, one study suggested holiday stress and overindulgence help explain the soaring rate of fatal heart attacks in December and January.
Yet it is possible to survive the holiday frenzy without feeling frantic — if you know how. So with the holidays just around the corner, it's time to plan how you will keep your stress at bay for the holiday season.
Stress often gets much more intense during the holiday joy and goodwill season.
Planning now around the holiday triggers for stress will make for a much more enjoyable season. The key is to plan to minimize the stress level as much as possible.
These are some of the season's pitfalls, with suggestions to minimize the stress.
If you cannot spend physical time with loved ones, stay closely in touch virtually. There are many ways to remain close, even if socially isolated. Take selfies, share them, and sing Christmas carols on a zoom call. Assign readings to family members and read holiday books together online. Get together and tell family stories. Have a holiday dinner where everyone in the family makes the same meal, set your conference call up onto your TV set, and eat it together. Play holiday games together. Play secret Santa on a zoom call. Open presents together on a call. Stay close to the people you love, whether with you in person or virtually.
This holiday will make for great new experiences and stories for many years to come.
These tips will allow you to remain joyful, cheerful, and filled with love throughout the season. Hugs…..
If you want to learn more about the different types of stress and the different situations that create them during the holidays, my podcast is also available on this subject. This year is particularly stressful, so take a moment to listen and protect yourself this Holiday season.
I recommend that you listen to my podcast for a variety of reasons. I cover the 25 different stressors that can impact your life during the holidays, and you would get a great idea of what I am like if you chose me to coach you on a health issue you are dealing with.
