Time certainly does fly, and the holiday season will be here before we know it.
You know what they say. The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year.
But they can also be quite stressful. Everything from sending holiday cards to finding the ‘perfect’ gift can bring on anxiety.
The good news is, there are several tips and tricks that can help make the holiday season less stressful.
Keep on reading to learn more.
Set Priorities:
Even though this year our holiday events will be smaller and/or take place virtually, we still need to set priorities.
We only have so many hours in a day and can only attend so many virtual events without feeling burned out.
Don’t be afraid to politely decline events if you ever feel like you have too much on your plate.
Set a Schedule:
When life gets busy, we can often forget to take breaks or differentiate between high priority and low priority tasks.
Some tasks should be completed before others. And some tasks don’t even need to be completed at all.
As we stated earlier, everything from sending cards to buying gifts to preparing meals can be exhausting.
We all have our own focus style. Some people prefer doing difficult tasks all in one sitting.
While others prefer breaking up difficult tasks and slowly working on them throughout the day.
It all comes down to what works best for you.
Take Shortcuts If You Can:
Holiday traditions are not an all or nothing thing.
Never feel guilty about putting yourself first. If you’re ever at a virtual event and too exhausted to stay until the end, you can always leave a little bit early.
Self-care is important all year round. If you have a feeling the holidays may be a bit stressful this year, there is no need to worry.
Simply listen to your body and carve out some extra me-time.
