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Author: L. John Mason Article source: http://www.milspouse.com/. Used with author's permission.
The Holidays are more stressful and overwhelming, now.
Do you want to be happier and healthier this holiday season?
Would you like to enjoy the holidays more?
This article is devoted to Holiday Stress Survival Tips to improve quality of life through the holidays.
This holiday season will be stressfilled. World economic swings and terrorism have created conditions that have changed our holiday celebrations. Attitudes towards travel, being with family, celebration in the face of fear and sadness, will make this year's holiday season different than in years past. Adjustments will help to create new ways of participating in the holiday events. These can be both positive and negative. Consider new traditions in self-care. Search for community support that will open your heart to the joys that are possible in this season.
Remember the things that are the most stressful are the things that you care the most about, but have the least control over. World events, the economy, the way people respond, and our families (and children) are major stressors that we wish we could control, but often can not.
1. Schedule Time for Self-Care!
Regular exercise and time for stress management are a must. Find what techniques work best for you, and use these tools. This is non-negotiable time devoted for your health and well being.
2. Eat Well
Moderation is the key. Do not use alcohol or drugs for stress management. Do not "over" celebrate. Avoid fast foods.
3. Avoid Caffeine
Minimize the impact of caffeine on your life.
4. Plan the Holiday... Set some limits
Do not over spend your financial and emotional resources.
5. Control Your Expectations of:
Happiness, Joy, Sadness, and Loneliness
6. Be Nice to Others
Give compliments and smile. Around negative, anxious, or rude people, take a breath and remember that you do not need to get pulled into other people's holiday misery or their craziness.
7. Reach Out for Support
Talk with "stable" friends or family, or clergy, or mental health counselors.
8. Humor Helps... Have Fun
Laugh daily, if possible.
9. Stay in the Present!
Mentally and emotionally, do not be consumed by things that happened in the past or fear events in the future. Enjoy the people you are with and make the very best of the situation that you are in.
10. Find the True Spirit of the Holidays
Share this those people who you love or care about.
Please take good care of yourself. L. John Mason, Ph.D. is the author of the best selling "Guide to Stress Reduction." Since 1977, he has offered Executive Coaching and Training.
Please visit the Stress Education Center's website at http://www.dstress.com for articles, free ezine signup, and learn about the new telecourses that are available.
If you are looking to promote your training or coaching career, please investigate the Professional Stress Management Training and Certification Program for a secondary source of income or as career path.
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