There's a lot said about holiday stress, and for good reason: the holiday season has earned itself a reputation for being one of the most stressful times of year for good reason! All the gift shopping and money-spending, the time with difficult family and co-workers whom we might usually avoid, the high expectations and extreme busy-ness of it all can take their toll. Still, while the holidays can be a surprisingly stressful time, they are also often an unsurprisingly wonderful time. And the things we love about the holidays are also things that can relieve our stress and feed our souls: the connection with others, the spirituality and meaning, the fun of all the parties and activities, the altruism of giving and the gratitude that comes with receiving. These are all things that most people look forward to when we think of the holidays, so with Hanukkah here and other holidays soon to come, now is the perfect time to stop and really savor everything that's going on around you and within the holiday season!
The following resources can help with holiday stress understanding and stress relief, so you can really savor and enjoy the holidays:
- Understanding and Managing Holiday Stress
- Spirituality and Stress Relief
- Holiday Shortcuts to Try
- Free, 5-Day Holiday E Course: Get It Done!
What do you love about the holidays? What do you do to make them more special? How do you relieve holiday stress? Share your suggestions in the comments section, and have a wonderful holiday season!
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