5 Simple Tips to Manage Holiday Stress

The holidays are a time to celebrate, but they can also be stressful. There is so much to do and think about. You may find yourself feeling anxious or stressed out about the holidays.

Here are some simple tips that can help you keep your sanity during the season.

Plan ahead

Planning ahead is a great way to avoid holiday stress. A calendar or planner helps plan your holiday activities and prevents overbooking and overwhelm.

To make sure everything goes smoothly, take a moment before each week begins (or even every day) and write down what needs to be accomplished. This small step can save huge headaches later on in December when there are so many things going on at once.

Set realistic expectations

A sense of calm can be yours if you begin with setting realistic expectations for yourself. If you try to do everything at once, you'll probably end up feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by your holiday obligations.

Instead, focus on what's important and let go of the rest. You might not get a chance to knit that sweater or bake those cookies this year, but there will always be another opportunity next year.

Don't feel like you have to do everything

You don't have to be the host of your holiday party or keep a perfect house every moment of the day. You don't have to cook an elaborate feast each night or bake dozens of cookies for every single party.

Don't sweat it if you can't afford extravagant gifts or decorations. Find joy in less materialistic traditions and focus on spending quality time with loved ones instead of elaborate gifts.

Don't forget self-care

Whether you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed or just need a little time to recharge, take some time for self-care. Take a bubble bath, a short nap, watch your favorite movie, or read your favorite book-whatever helps you relax.

Find additional tips to relax so that you can prevent holiday burnout here: https://twannacarter.com/tips-to-find-peace-and-calm-during-the-holiday-season/

Get outside

The holidays are a time to spend with family, but they can also be a time when we're cooped up indoors. This leads to cabin fever.

Try to:
• Go for a walk or run in nature (or around the neighborhood). The fresh air will help clear your head and give you some much needed exercise

• Volunteer in your community

• Ride your bike around town or take it out on actual trails in parks nearby if possible. This is also an excellent way to see new places while getting exercise

You can keep your sanity during the holidays.

If you need help ask, instead of letting stress and anxiety ruin your holiday.

Holiday stress and anxiety can be a thing in the past if you keep these tips in mind.

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