We’ve gathered 6 tips from your coaches at Wholistic Woman to reduce holiday stress! We hope you can use them to be your best YOU this holiday season and enjoy the holidays with friends and family rather than suffer from stress or anxiety.
These stress-reducing tips are meaningful for men and women alike:
- Be Curious – Stress can be cumulative; often during this time of year we may be so busy that we don’t feel it building. When tension mounts, turn to wonder. Pause and ask yourself, I wonder what’s really bothering me today? By taking a few minutes to check-in and notice the source of your stress you will gain the necessary insight to take action. Then take one small step to be kind to yourself and alleviate it. ~ Carol deLaski
- Be Grateful – Turn your stress around by re-framing it with gratitude. When you notice a stressor that consumes your energy, try to think of something within that situation for which you can be grateful. For example: My partner and I are having difficulties, at the moment, and are fighting. I am grateful that I have a best freiend to share my feeling with today. ~ Kat Middleton
- Be Proactive – Set the tone of each day by taking care of yourself first thing in teh morning with rituals and routines like exercise, meditation, and positive affirmations. ~ Casey Clark
- Be Unique – Get creative with what you have; take the pressure off yourself and become a leader looking within and creating gifts that are unique and environmentally friendly by using natural resources. ~ Elisabeth Vismans
- Be Healthy – In addition to times of celebration with friends and family, the holidays can also be filled with long to-do lists and unhealthy eating. During this time, be mindful of making food choices in moderation, staying active, relaxing, and avoiding toxic people. Be intentional about your health and set boundaries that support your well-being. ~ Kim Wilson
- Be Generous – The holidays can be expensive, and we are often short on time during this busy season. Consider giving the gift of YOU rather than a material gift to eliminate some of that holiday stress. You can save money while giving someone a meaningful gift of your service and time after the holidays. For example, give the gift of running errands for an elderly family member or neighbor during the winter months. ~ Donna Kettell
- Be the best YOU this holiday season and stay stress-free!
Be the best YOU this holiday season as you minimize stress and seek JOY!
Happy holidays from your Wholistic Woman coaches!