EP 810 – Festive Fizzle Out

Do you know how many litres of eggnog are sold each December?

Here in Canada it is 5.2 million litres.

 

This will be a very different holiday for many of us. We know that our stress levels are elevated significantly by all of the challenges and changes that we have faced, and the holidays will just add to that overall stress.

This isn’t the season to be stressed, but many of us will experience Festive Fizzle Out even before the celebration begins.

Rather than skipping the eggnog or the holidays, the first step to a ‘stress less’ holiday is to determine your most important goal for the season.

Bring back the meaning of the holidays by taking care of yourself and by simply showing people you appreciate them. 

 

Here are today’s tips for Building Resiliency and Preventing Festive Fizzle Out

 

Get back to basics and simplify. Don’t be afraid to alter tradition. Try simplifying things and build in more time for relaxation. 

Avoid ‘holiday perfectionism’. Thinking, saying, or planning for the best holiday ever can lead to certain disappointment.

Stop and be in the moment. Have you noticed the wondrous sights, sounds, and smells around you or have you been too caught up in the to-do’s or the extra amount of work you have to do to notice?

Acknowledge your feelings. Take into account the changes, challenges, and losses that you have experienced. Remember to keep your perspective and to talk positively to yourself about past challenges that you have overcome.

Practice Self-Care. Remember your ultimate goal for the holiday and get support and assistance from those around you to meet those needs. Make sure to take care of yourself by resting well, and eating a balanced diet. Focus on gratitude. Research shows that the more that you do, the happier you will be.

 

Finally, I love this quote: “Gifts are all around us, but it is up to us to recognize them in our lives.”

If you like today’s resiliency tips, let me know.

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