As the favorite Christmas song goes, "It's the most wonderful time of the year," but is it? Don't get me wrong, Most people love the holidays. It's a chance to get together with families, exchange presents and eat like there's no tomorrow.
The above listed things can bring stress to many of the people.
A recent study by a health group has found that commonly reported stresses in the time of holiday are related to these things. They are stressed about their finance, thoughts and the memories related to dear ones who have passed away recently. Holidays also bring too many activities at once.
The other things that brings stress are spending too much time with family and also being alone at the time of holiday.
Couple who have children are more stressed compared to couple who do not have kids. Apart from this the people who reported additional stress are colored people. Mostly Latinos, Native Americans and women report they are more stressed.
Many of my clients write to me asking me how to help reduce their stress level during the holidays. Many are helped just by recognizing what their stressors are but I was amazed by the number of people who know the stressor, e.g., spending time with family and still don't know what to do.
For many, avoiding the stress simply isn't an option. By avoiding family, for example, my clients felt that would create even more stress and tension and the damaging effects would be more long term.
All we have to do is get through the holidays, right? Wrong. Starting January 2, many people report feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling "down and even illness.
If there are many number of stressful events and if it is unmanageable. Then that can take a toll on mental and physical health of a person.
How the stress can be managed? Given our present economic crisis the first thing a person need to do is budget every expenditure. If you cannot save extra money for holidays then the best thing to do is cutting back and get creative on gifts
Don't feel you have to purchase for everyone. Perhaps agree with your extended family and friends that you will do a gift swap or only purchase for the children. Many who are likely in a similar situation will be actually be relieved to hear you suggest this.
Don't feel like you need to be responsible for everything. If you are hosting a meal, don't be shy about requesting specific food items that others need to bring. Also, why not split up get-togethers so as not to burden one person or family with the responsibility.
Whenever you get time even for an hour you can go for a jog, you can do yoga, practice reading and you can even take a bath. The key is keep your focus on you.
Attending a holiday gathering specifically for adults is also recommended. The holidays are already so focused on your children, don't feel guilty about getting away from them for an evening and enjoying yourself as a couple or single.
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The above listed things can bring stress to many of the people.
A recent study by a health group has found that commonly reported stresses in the time of holiday are related to these things. They are stressed about their finance, thoughts and the memories related to dear ones who have passed away recently. Holidays also bring too many activities at once.
The other things that brings stress are spending too much time with family and also being alone at the time of holiday.
Couple who have children are more stressed compared to couple who do not have kids. Apart from this the people who reported additional stress are colored people. Mostly Latinos, Native Americans and women report they are more stressed.
Many of my clients write to me asking me how to help reduce their stress level during the holidays. Many are helped just by recognizing what their stressors are but I was amazed by the number of people who know the stressor, e.g., spending time with family and still don't know what to do.
For many, avoiding the stress simply isn't an option. By avoiding family, for example, my clients felt that would create even more stress and tension and the damaging effects would be more long term.
All we have to do is get through the holidays, right? Wrong. Starting January 2, many people report feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling "down and even illness.
If there are many number of stressful events and if it is unmanageable. Then that can take a toll on mental and physical health of a person.
How the stress can be managed? Given our present economic crisis the first thing a person need to do is budget every expenditure. If you cannot save extra money for holidays then the best thing to do is cutting back and get creative on gifts
Don't feel you have to purchase for everyone. Perhaps agree with your extended family and friends that you will do a gift swap or only purchase for the children. Many who are likely in a similar situation will be actually be relieved to hear you suggest this.
Don't feel like you need to be responsible for everything. If you are hosting a meal, don't be shy about requesting specific food items that others need to bring. Also, why not split up get-togethers so as not to burden one person or family with the responsibility.
Whenever you get time even for an hour you can go for a jog, you can do yoga, practice reading and you can even take a bath. The key is keep your focus on you.
Attending a holiday gathering specifically for adults is also recommended. The holidays are already so focused on your children, don't feel guilty about getting away from them for an evening and enjoying yourself as a couple or single.
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