MANAGING HOLIDAYSTRESS WITHMINDFULNESSBY JERRY DASKOSKI

HOLIDAY STRESS

The stress of theholidays can betriggered by anumber of factors,from last minuteshopping, moneyproblems ordeceased familymembers.

DANGERS OF STRESS

Stress can lead tomedical problemslike chronicheadaches, heartattacks, andproblems withdigestion. Beyondthat, it can ruin theoverall experienceof a time thatshould be pleasant.

SOLUTION: MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness includesbeing aware of situationsand allowing oneself tofeel the range of emotionsand deal with them in themoment, as a means oftherapy. Here are someways mindfulness canplay a role in managingstress during this time ofyear.

BE PRESENTTo remain stress-free, it’simportant to focus onwhat’s happening in themoment and what youcan control at that time.Concerns aboutwhether someone willlike the gifts you boughtor if you will get alongwell with family shouldbe disregarded for themoment.

BE KIND TO YOURSELFit’s extremelyimportant to maintainpositive thoughts aboutyourself and do thingsthat bring you pleasure.They could be as simpleis buying a gift foryourself or going to thespa. The reality is thatone can’t truly care forothers without caringfor himself first.

FOCUS ON THE EXPERIENCES

Put emphasis on theexperiences. Using theseason as a way ofconnecting with othersrather acquiring orpurchasing things cancause a big differencein mood. Furthermore,being able to recallthose happy momentscan alleviate stress inthe future.

GET RESTWhen it's all over, giveyourself time to rest,think and recover fromall that transpired. Finda quiet place or calmingmusic and be mindfuland restful. This is agreat tip for any time ofthe year, but especiallyafter high-strungmoments as this time ofyear can be.

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