Between the baking, the shopping, the wrapping, the cleaning, the cooking, the entertaining and more, the holiday time can often be rather overwhelming both on our emotional and physical well-being. Holiday stress can come in so many different forms including fatigue, illness, anxiety and more. Many of us have a difficult time learning how to manage holiday stress.
This Christmas, my family traveled from the 23rd until the 27th. The kids were out of routine (sleep, eating etc.), as were hubby and I and while we truly enjoyed visiting with family, our time away definitely did take its toll on all of us in different ways.
For me, I am definitely coming home exhausted as I didn’t get quality sleep nor did I sleep enough. This compiled with everything else caused my body to start to fight back by starting to show symptoms of a cold. BUT, I have a great arsenol of tricks up my sleeve to combat this cold as it WILL NOT bring me down. One of my new favourite products to keep me healthy is MagPop by Orange Naturals.
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My top tips for how to manage holiday stress:
- Try to limit your holiday sweet tooth. – This doesn’t mean you cannot indulge, but try to keep your sweet intake in check.
- Get an ample amount of sleep, when possible. – This includes going to bed at a similar time to your usual routine as well as waking up at your usual hour. This is definitely an area that I had difficult with this holiday season, but now that I am home, I will be doing my best to get back into my sleep routine to help my body stay healthy.
- Take time for yourself. – Whether you take the time to read a chapter in your favourite book or go to an exercise class, be sure to squeeze in the things that YOU enjoy during the holiday chaos. This will help to balance out your emotional happiness and well-being.
- BREATHE – When you are feeling overwhelmed, stop and take some slow, deep breaths. Breathing is so important. Getting the additional oxygen to your brain helps you regulate your emotions and the act of deep breathing helps to distract you from the moment of overwhelming anger, sadness, etc.
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Stress over the holidays has never been an issue….til this year. Hit me hard…..still trying to recover lol.
Oh boy – what was different about this year for you that made it so much more stressful? I hope it settles soon, Laurie.
I find that trying to get enough sleep when visitors are here is tough. Everyone wants to sit and chat (me too of course) into the small hours it seems 🙂
I find that trying to get enough sleep when visitors are here is tough. Everyone wants to sit and chat (me too of course) into the small hours it seems 🙂
YES!
Ive never been stressed much at the holidays.i always prepare ahead and recheck everything…..omg that sounds stressful
That is amazing, Kathy! I always SAY that I will be prepared, but there is always so much “last minute” stuff to take care of, THAT is what stresses me out the most.
Maybe i just forgot how stressed i was when my kids were small and life was busier….hahah maybe i have it blocked out….it been so many years ago
Maybe i just forgot how stressed i was when my kids were small and life was busier….hahah maybe i have it blocked out….it been so many years ago
good post
it’s important to take your vitamins
cutting carbs is a good thing
I deligated tasks to avoid the stress. I sailed through the holidays this year.
a nice glass of coganc cuts through stress nicely
a nice glass of coganc cuts through stress nicely
I take daily vitamins and make time each evening to read a chapter or two of a book, it really helps me unwind!
My number one tip is to get extra rest, especially since I got sick this Holiday season I did just that~
I definitely found it a bit stressful over the holidays especially with working in the retail during the holiday ciaos. I didn’t get enough sleep or watch my sweets and it just equaled more stress and exhaustion. this sounds like an awesome product and something i will definitely have to keep in mind!
blast the tunes. a good way to get in a groove
I have been hearing good things about Orange Naturals. I must try it.
I have been hearing good things about Orange Naturals. I must try it.
it’s important to properly breathe
some great tips! Take time for yourself is hard to do, but definitely needed!
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