During the holiday season, do you feel...
Financial pressure?
Lack of time?
Stressed about gift giving and family gatherings?
If so, you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season . This, along with a lack of sunlight during winter, can lead to depression and anxiety.
It's important to acknowledge your feelings and know that they can change with a few strategies to help you feel better.
Identify Your Reasons
Acknowledge your feelings and identify where they're coming from.
A feeling of loneliness?
Family obligations?
Buying gifts on a tight budget?
Feeling Of Loneliness
Take steps to feel less isolated during the holiday season.
Take a break from social media — too much time on social media can make you feel more isolated
Start a new holiday tradition — go to a movie, spend time with friends or volunteer
Call your loved ones if you can't be with them on the holidays
Make a list of everything you're grateful for
Too Many Obligations
Too many family and social obligations getting you down? Accept that you can't do it all and set some limits.
Find a way to compromise so that everyone is happy
Prioritize the most important events
Meet up with others after the holidays if you can't make a holiday gathering happen
Gift Buying Expense
If you're on a tight budget, use your creative skills to come up with thoughtful gifts.
Bake cookies and share them with others
Offer to do a chore or task that person hates
Create a photo collage or frame a picture
Sew or paint something special
Quiz
Samuel is on a tight budget and he wants to buy gifts for his friends since they always buy him a gift. What would be the best gift to give?
Take Action
Don't the holidays get you down!
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