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Tips For Less Holiday Stress
by: Deborah Martin
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having Less
We all dream of having wonderful holidays. We start each day full of the spirit
of the season. We look at the lovely fresh fallen snow, and marvel at the beauty
of the world. But lets face it - life can be stressful. By the time we get the
kids up, dressed, and fed, referee a few morning scuffles, find lost homework,
binkies, and keys, field a few phone calls, dig out the car, make our way
through morning traffic, and try to get some Christmas shopping done at the
local Target, the good feeling is... well, gone. The joy and magic of the season
can easily be overshadowed by obligations, responsibilities, credit card
spending gone mad, and, of course, relatives. If any of this is sounding
familiar, you might be asking yourself - How could we end the madness? Well,
here are some tips to make the season a little jollier - or at least less
cranky.
- Adjust your outlook: Your perspective is the looking glass through which you
see the world. It is central to how you experience emotions, situations, and
life in general. By shifting your perspective you can, in effect, change you
experience. This is your life - put a positive spin on things - what have you
got to loose but the blues!
- Simplify your life: Get organized, try to cut down on clutter, and prioritize
your tasks. Many dreaded obligations are self-imposed. Remember you really don't
have to do everything.
- Practice extreme self care: Make time to do what you love - take in a movie,
go to a museum, curl up with a book or take a long
hot bubble bath. Pamper
yourself! This is your life - enjoy it! Don't worry - the dishes aren't going to
pack up and leave town. Get plenty of sleep - exhaustion is a main factor in
stress - and don't over indulge. Enjoy all the holiday goodies, but do so in
moderation. Add some moderate exercise and you'll be healthier and have more
energy.
- Be thankful for the little things: Practice loving the simple things in life;
playing games with your children, taking a walk on a snowy winter morning, or
cuddling with your honey after everyone's in bed. When we open our hearts to
happiness, we often find that it's all around us.
- Make peace with flexibility: Celebrate you successes and let the rest slide.
Learn to go with the flow. Take a breath, relax. Don't sweat the small stuff.
- Embrace the spirit of the holidays: Greet each day with the holiday spirit and
fill your life with kindness, compassion, gratefulness and love.
Yes, there will still be hectic moments and stressful events, but you control
the extent to which you respond to them. Open yourself to the possibility that
the holidays can be joyous, and you might just find yourself whistling along
with some of those Christmas carols.
Deborah Martin is a mother, writer, life coach, and co-founder of The Woman
Project. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner & son.
About The Author
Deborah Martin is a mother, writer, life coach, and co-founder of The Woman
Project. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her partner & son.
http://www.rightpathcoaching.com
dm@rightpathcoaching.com
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