Managing Anxiety Around the Holidays: 6 Tips for Inner Peace

It’s that time of year! Our anxiety levels almost always rise around the holidays. You want to get everyone the perfect gifts, you want to plan the perfect holiday meals and events, you want to decorate your home, you love sending out holiday cards, you have several holiday parties to attend and prepare for and you want to see your loved ones feel the joy of the season. It is overwhelming even for the best of planners.  If you are looking to make sure that you manage this time of year with grace and less chaos, here are 6 tips to help you do just that. Take some “you” time: Whether you are managing a large holiday event or a small family dinner, don’t be afraid to take some time just for you.  Take an extra yoga class, meet a friend for coffee or lunch, go for a walk or hike, get a massage, meditate in your favorite place or just go to the movies by yourself.  Do something that is all about you and be mindful about how wonderful and healing it is. Make a list:  Much of our anxiety that comes during the holiday season results from just how much there is to do and how difficult it is to get everything done on time. Making lists and a plan of action ahead of time will help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed. It might be helpful to make an overall list of things to accomplish as well as daily lists of to-dos. Create those gift lists now to avoid the panic that comes with last minute shopping! Shop early and wisely: When it comes to holiday shopping, do...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Family Happiness Holiday Coping Source Type: blogs