Manage holiday expectations, avoiding perfectionism, and unrealistic standards that often come with the season.
This holiday season, give yourself permission to experience the holidays on your own terms. While Christmas holidays can be an exciting time it can also be quite overwhelming. Although some may find excitement in all the holiday buzz others may prefer a peace of mind and calmness during the holiday season.
Between the demands of gift-giving, festive events, and family gatherings, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, out of control or like you are falling behind. Mindful Christmas practices can offer a powerful tool for managing your mental health during the Christmas holiday and for navigating holiday-related stress with compassion and self-care.
Let Go of Traditions that No Longer Serve You
It is important to set your own holiday priorities and create space for what really matters. Even if they seem to come across as unconventional Christmas traditions, if it brings you joy during Christmas time, focus on doing more and enjoying them. Simplifying your to-do list over Christmas and letting go of “perfect” image and outcome can be incredibly freeing.
Let Go of Unrealistic Expectations set by Social Norms
Ease the social pressure of attending every event, buying elaborate gifts or creating flawless family memories and say yes to what truly aligns with your well-being. To minimise Christmas anxiety, consider taking a break from social media during the holiday season and being truly present in the moment of everything you are doing. (There is always time in the new year to upload that curated holiday post to your grid or sneak peek into what your colleagues have been up to over the holidays).
Call in for Mindfulness
Whether you are coping with Christmas anxiety, holiday stress, or loneliness during Christmas, remember that your mental health is a priority. Through calling in for mindful practices and self-compassion you can experience a more peaceful and fulfilling Christmas. Whether it is through gratitude journaling, taking a walk in nature, spoiling yourself with some Christmas gifts, little self-care days, listening to a podcast or taking up a festive hobby, it is important to find joy in little things and cultivate a sense of peace amid the holiday chaos.
Call in for Connections
There is absolutely no need to meet and greet every guest/invitee on your social calendar for Christmas. Specially the ones you tend to feel a little bit low energy around. Instead reach out and make time for friends and family that you genuinely feel connected to, truly embrace your authenticity and give you space to be your best version. Whether it is over a video call, hot chocolate, in the comfort of your own home, under the mistletoe or a stroll around the Christmas markets, bonding with those who you feel truly connected to is one of the best ways to enjoy the season.
Whether you seek solace or enjoy the comfort of limited or little company, make sure your Christmas plans are kinder to you and your wellbeing this holiday season.
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