{"id":3452,"date":"2022-04-21T13:55:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T13:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mindletic.com\/?p=3452"},"modified":"2025-04-22T15:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:27:40","slug":"managing-holiday-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/managing-holiday-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing holiday stress. Tips and tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3452\" class=\"elementor elementor-3452\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5833f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833f21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4b9ad7\" data-id=\"e4b9ad7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb45628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"fb45628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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Tips and tricks<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0940720 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"0940720\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ccd670a\" data-id=\"ccd670a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb2e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fb2e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2731\" height=\"1891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3453\" alt=\"Image of woman walking in winter time, managing holiday stress. Mindletic blog.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress.png 2731w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress-1536x1064.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mindletic-blog-winter-image-managing-holiday-stress-2048x1418.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2731px) 100vw, 2731px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfb74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d4bfb74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f2f4\" data-id=\"7c4f2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df8d60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df8d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"layout-element layout-element--layout layout-element transition transition--undefined\"><div id=\"zS7gfp\" class=\"text-box layout-element__component layout-element__component--GridTextBox\" data-qa=\"gridtextbox:zs7gfp\"><div class=\"layout-element layout-element--layout layout-element transition transition--undefined\"><div id=\"zJHmUj\" class=\"text-box layout-element__component layout-element__component--GridTextBox\" data-qa=\"gridtextbox:zjhmuj\"><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>The holidays can be a joyous and relaxing time. However, it can also be a time when we experience additional stress and anxiety. The time leading up to the holidays can often exacerbate burnout as we juggle end-of-year deadlines, performance reviews, travel and holiday parties, among other obligations. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2006\/12\/holiday-stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The American Psychological Association<\/a><\/u> found that 38% of people say their stress increases during the holidays.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b14410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b14410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendletonpsych.com\/doc\/holiday-stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">What are the main holiday stressors?<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6a8fd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6a8fd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>1. Family related. <\/strong>Those who are separated from family due to various reasons might feel lonely and isolated at this time of the year. Holidays often bring back memories of the past, so grief may also be present. On the other hand, unresolved family conflicts, unrealistic expectations of what the family is gathering, and confusion about one\u2019s place in the family can raise anxiety too.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>2. Social stressors.<\/strong> Shopping in crowds, standing in lines, driving in traffic, entertaining guests or attending social functions creates more opportunities for social anxiety than almost any other time of the year.3. Environmental issues. Traveling in bad weather or extra traffic and delays is always stressful. December is also the darkest month of the year, with little daylight, resulting in a wintertime depression called <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/costly-burnout-of-employees-prediction-and-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seasonal Affective Disorder<\/a>.<\/u><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>4. Work or financial issues.<\/strong> When the economy is not at its best, you may not have the means to put up your usual decorations, provide gifts, entertain, or even make the meals you have had in the past. Personal and workplace stress can be challenging, especially when we have societal expectations of holidays being this picture-perfect time of the year.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">There is actually even a date for that &#8211; when things get too overwhelming, employees mentally check out for the holidays on the 18th of December. A study by Peakon&#8217;s HR analytics group showed that up to <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/whos-really-working-as-the-holidays-approach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">57 % of workers admitted they had checked out by this date<\/a><\/u>. In the midst of all the hustle, it can feel impossible to effectively manage all personal and professional responsibilities without the effect on your mental health and well-being.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Are there any ways we can help ourselves during this period? Definitely yes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85f930d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"85f930d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips &amp; tricks for managing holiday stress:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad329a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad329a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">\/\/ Use your calendar to plan and prioritize &#8211; be realistic about what you can accomplish in that time and prioritize accordingly.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\/\/ Know your non-negotiables &#8211; the routines or activities that keep you grounded.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\/\/ Be transparent with colleagues and family members about your priorities &#8211; communicate.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\/\/ Make sure there are pauses in your calendar &#8211; you will not be productive all the time, so take time to rest.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\/\/ Aim to be present. Holidays will come and go. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/why-emotion-tracking-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice your emotions<\/a><\/u>, name them &#8211; try to enjoy the simple moments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41feb8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"41feb8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a91a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7a91a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>One of the mentioned stressors of this season is social and family commitments. How can we support ourselves in this area?<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4a2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a4a2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">\ud83c\udf31 You can start by giving yourself space to acknowledge that it does not have to be easy and holidays are not always a joyful experience because they can bring anger, sadness, anxiety and many other complex emotions. Allow yourself to feel the spectrum of it.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\ud83c\udf31 Regarding social commitments, be it office parties or gatherings with friends, think (in advance) about the boundaries you would like to keep. Remember, you can always leave the party if you do not like it. Also, you do not have to socialize and talk with every person at the party. Or if you feel like not going &#8211; do not go altogether, reminding yourself that you value your mental well-being more.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Yet, it is beneficial to note the difference between not wanting to go and wanting to go but feeling anxious about it. If it is anxiety, perhaps inner tools may help. Try breathing exercises, calming physical exercises, meditation, or journaling before going to the party, and look at it as an experiment, where you will see that you can do it even while feeling anxious.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\ud83c\udf31 Talking about family gatherings, remind yourself that they are not the time to fix anyone. Very likely, there will not be an opportunity to have an open conversation with someone because of all the buzz around. It can be helpful to take a mental note &#8211; that you do not have to fix anything.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">If it becomes too hard, you can always take a pause, go for a walk, or sit calmly and not engage in the conversations. For example, if you are physically visiting your family, you can bring something from your world, such as a book or anything else that could calm you down.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">\ud83c\udf31 One of the things that perhaps we don\u2019t talk about enough is that we could even feel more lonely during the holidays. It could be the case that we are spending holidays alone, believing everyone else is having fun out there. Or even if we are around family, we can still feel lonely, especially if we have complicated relationships with our family members. Try not to determine your life for those two days as a representation of it all. While there is no simple answer to how to deal with complex topics like this, awareness of your authentic emotions or positive self-talk could be the first steps in taking care of yourself during this time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b7c5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"49b7c5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2daad79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2daad79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">References:<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">1. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/2006\/12\/holiday-stress.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">American Psychology Association. 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Tips and tricks The holidays can be a joyous and relaxing time. However, it can also be a time when we experience additional stress and anxiety. The time leading up to the holidays can often exacerbate burnout as we juggle end-of-year deadlines, performance reviews, travel and holiday parties, among other obligations. The American Psychological Association found that 38% of people say their stress increases during the holidays. What are the main holiday stressors? 1. Family related. Those who are separated from family due to various reasons might feel lonely and isolated at this time of the year. Holidays often bring back memories of the past, so grief may also be present. On the other hand, unresolved family conflicts, unrealistic expectations of what the family is gathering, and confusion about one\u2019s place in the family can raise anxiety too. 2. Social stressors. Shopping in crowds, standing in lines, driving in traffic, entertaining guests or attending social functions creates more opportunities for social anxiety than almost any other time of the year.3. Environmental issues. Traveling in bad weather or extra traffic and delays is always stressful. December is also the darkest month of the year, with little daylight, resulting in a wintertime depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder. 4. Work or financial issues. When the economy is not at its best, you may not have the means to put up your usual decorations, provide gifts, entertain, or even make the meals you have had in the past. Personal and workplace stress can be challenging, especially when we have societal expectations of holidays being this picture-perfect time of the year. There is actually even a date for that &#8211; when things get too overwhelming, employees mentally check out for the holidays on the 18th of December. A study by Peakon&#8217;s HR analytics group showed that up to 57 % of workers admitted they had checked out by this date. In the midst of all the hustle, it can feel impossible to effectively manage all personal and professional responsibilities without the effect on your mental health and well-being. Are there any ways we can help ourselves during this period? Definitely yes. Tips &amp; tricks for managing holiday stress: \/\/ Use your calendar to plan and prioritize &#8211; be realistic about what you can accomplish in that time and prioritize accordingly. \/\/ Know your non-negotiables &#8211; the routines or activities that keep you grounded. \/\/ Be transparent with colleagues and family members about your priorities &#8211; communicate. \/\/ Make sure there are pauses in your calendar &#8211; you will not be productive all the time, so take time to rest. \/\/ Aim to be present. Holidays will come and go. Notice your emotions, name them &#8211; try to enjoy the simple moments. One of the mentioned stressors of this season is social and family commitments. How can we support ourselves in this area? \ud83c\udf31 You can start by giving yourself space to acknowledge that it does not have to be easy and holidays are not always a joyful experience because they can bring anger, sadness, anxiety and many other complex emotions. Allow yourself to feel the spectrum of it. \ud83c\udf31 Regarding social commitments, be it office parties or gatherings with friends, think (in advance) about the boundaries you would like to keep. Remember, you can always leave the party if you do not like it. Also, you do not have to socialize and talk with every person at the party. Or if you feel like not going &#8211; do not go altogether, reminding yourself that you value your mental well-being more. Yet, it is beneficial to note the difference between not wanting to go and wanting to go but feeling anxious about it. If it is anxiety, perhaps inner tools may help. Try breathing exercises, calming physical exercises, meditation, or journaling before going to the party, and look at it as an experiment, where you will see that you can do it even while feeling anxious. \ud83c\udf31 Talking about family gatherings, remind yourself that they are not the time to fix anyone. Very likely, there will not be an opportunity to have an open conversation with someone because of all the buzz around. It can be helpful to take a mental note &#8211; that you do not have to fix anything. If it becomes too hard, you can always take a pause, go for a walk, or sit calmly and not engage in the conversations. For example, if you are physically visiting your family, you can bring something from your world, such as a book or anything else that could calm you down. \ud83c\udf31 One of the things that perhaps we don\u2019t talk about enough is that we could even feel more lonely during the holidays. It could be the case that we are spending holidays alone, believing everyone else is having fun out there. Or even if we are around family, we can still feel lonely, especially if we have complicated relationships with our family members. Try not to determine your life for those two days as a representation of it all. While there is no simple answer to how to deal with complex topics like this, awareness of your authentic emotions or positive self-talk could be the first steps in taking care of yourself during this time. References: 1. American Psychology Association. Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. Holiday stress. 2. Coping with the stress of the holidays. 3. CBS. Aimee Picchi. Who&#8217;s really working as the holidays approach? Want to learn more about managing stress and emotions for better well-being? Reach out to our team and get a free consultation now. 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