The holiday season is supposed to be filled with laughter, love and relaxation. For most, it’s a stressful time as you rush around shopping, attending events, decorating, cooking and more. Instead of stressing, take a moment to breathe and relax. When you start feeling tense and anxious this holiday season, try a few of these simple ways to relax and enjoy the holidays more.
Carve Out Time For Yourself And Relax
Set A Budget
Much of the stress involves worrying about how to pay for all your gifts. Relax and set a solid budget. The price of the gift isn’t important. Believe it or not, it really is the thought that counts. Opt for lower priced gifts instead of costly gifts that will only stress out you and your budget. The recipient will appreciate the gift and love that you’re happier as well.
Take Time To Exercise
The holiday rush often means you don’t exercise like you should. Try finding a simple workout that you can do at home without any equipment. Taking 15-20 minutes for yourself gives you a little peace while the exercise helps clear your mind and relax your body.
Leave The Past Behind
Odds are, you’ll be at parties and family gatherings with a few people you don’t really like. Instead of bringing up the past, ignore the person or keep the conversation simple and civil. Ask a friend or family member to help keep you calm and distracted. The less you have to engage with certain people, the less stressed you’ll be.
Skip A Few Engagements
If your schedule is slammed with different engagements, skip a few. The holidays shouldn’t be a constant rush where you don’t have time to enjoy anything. Pick out the most important events and skip the rest. Take that time to watch some holiday movies or put on some relaxing music while you soak in the bathtub.
Do Something You Enjoy
You deserve to enjoy the holidays too. Spending all your time stressing over creating the perfect holiday for everyone else isn’t fair. Put aside the responsibilities for a few hours and focus on something you enjoy. Maybe you want to go see some lights or decorate the tree. Maybe you just want to take a peaceful walk. Whatever it is, take some time to do something just for you.
Ask For Help
You don’t have to do everything alone. One of the easiest ways to relax is to ask for help. When you don’t have every task on you, you get a chance to breathe. If you’re throwing a party or dinner, recruit people to help with decorating and cooking. Hold a wrapping party to get gifts wrapped faster. Friends and family really don’t mind helping out.
The best way to relax during the holidays is to remember what’s most important – spending time with the ones you love. Focus on that and let the rest of the stress go.
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