
11/11/2023
Missed our Managing Holiday Anxiety event this morning? No problem! We’ll give you a quick rundown of the main ways to manage your anxiety this holiday season.
1. Boundaries
Figure out what you have the capacity for BEFORE others have the chance to impose their wants/needs upon you. We tend to disregard our boundaries during this time of year for the sake of pleasing others, even when we’ve already reached our capacity. Figuring out what your capacity is- and what boundaries you need to implement, will help you better navigate this holiday season without stretching yourself thin.
2. Lean into your core values
Do you prioritize connection and familial relationship? Or do you prioritize travel and alone time? Figuring out what you value can help you decide where you want to put your energy during this time of year.
3. Understand what the holidays mean for YOU, not others
Maybe your idea of the perfect holiday involve staying at home in your pj’s with a big pot of gumbo on the stove and a movie on the TV. Maybe it involves sitting at a dining table surrounded by your friends and family and catching up on each other’s lives. Gaining an understanding of what your ideal holiday looks like can be the difference between a calm and joyous holiday season, and a holiday season filled with dread.
We hope these tips can help alleviate some of the holiday induced anxiety you may have been feeling, and we’ll see y’all at our next event!