3 Tips to Improve Your Holidays: Reduce Stress and Improve Your Mental Health

The holidays and the end of the year can be a stressful time - BUT it doesn’t have to be that way!

If you want to enjoy your holidays and enjoy the end of the year, keep reading to learn 3 easy ways you can improve your experience and reduce your stress!

I started making these changes 8 years ago (with #3) and it’s been incredible how much more enjoyable and fun the end of the year has been!

l’m able to do the things I want to do and not feel exhausted by the time New Years rolls around… part of that was definitely learning to say “no” to some things.

Tip #2 has also helped me in my relationship so much, to make sure we are on the same page and supportive of each other’s needs.

Making the change mentioned in #3 has also left me feeling so much more fulfilled!

3 Tips to Improve Your Holidays:

1. Know Yourself.

   • Know what situations or experiences might trigger or stress you out, then create a plan to mitigate them.

   • Think about past years, what has not been a great experience for you?

   • Are you traveling too much?

   • Are you over-committing yourself?

   • Are there certain situations in which you feel more stressed? How can you reduce that stress?

   • Know yourself and adjust accordingly!

2. Communicate your expectations.

   • This going to save you so much friction and miscommunication.

   • Communicate with everyone to make sure that everyone is on the same page, this is especially important with significant others and family.

   • Let those close to you know what stresses you out and ask for their help in coming up with a solution if you aren’t sure what to do.

3. Give up gift giving.

   • Or stated differently, give up PHYSICAL gift giving.

   • Focus on experiences and spending time with people instead of running around or spending a ton of time on the internet trying to find the perfect gift.

   • What if you just focus your time and energy on spending time with the people that you care about?

If you enjoyed this and want to learn more about how to create your ideal Holiday plan, get access to my Holiday Mental Health and Wellness Workshop!

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