{"id":7495,"date":"2018-12-17T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T18:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/?p=7495"},"modified":"2024-05-20T13:15:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T20:15:58","slug":"holiday-survival-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/holiday-survival-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Holiday Survival Tips to Fight Stress This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The most wonderful time of the year is often the most stressful time of the year for many of us. Every year we know that the never-ending shopping lists, end-of-the-year work crunch and holiday gatherings are coming. And, every year, we are decimated by the demands of the season and vow that next year will be different. Well, this year can be different just by using a few simple holiday survival tips.<br \/><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23925 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/6-Simple-Holiday-Survival-Tips-to-Fight-Stress-This-Year.jpg\" alt=\"Thoughtful businessman in a suit holding a phone while sitting at a desk.\" width=\"768\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/6-Simple-Holiday-Survival-Tips-to-Fight-Stress-This-Year.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/6-Simple-Holiday-Survival-Tips-to-Fight-Stress-This-Year-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>1. Breathe<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of most valuable holiday survival tips is easy as breathing. In fact, it is breathing. When you feel yourself starting to become agitated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/stress-management\/stress-relief-breathing-techniques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focusing<\/a> on the simple act of breathing gives you a break from thinking about stressors. A few deep and focused breaths will help you feel steadier, clearer headed and more in control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>2. Take Work Home or Take Metta to Work<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have to work during the holidays, check to see if it\u2019s possible to work from home or remotely to maximize your time and productivity. However, if this is not an option, you can deal with office stress by using the Buddhist technique <em><a href=\"https:\/\/bethterrence.com\/7-motivations-to-take-your-metta-to-work-transforming-our-world-our-work-with-loving-kindness-meditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">metta<\/a><\/em>. <em>Metta<\/em> means \u201cloving kindness\u201d and consists of repeating, \u201cMay you be happy. May you be happy. May you be peaceful,\u201d in your head during times of stress. Direct these thoughts toward those you struggle with at work or even just at yourself. Simply repeating this mantra can help you feel calmer and remove internal stressors that may be blocking reasonable resolutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>3. Smile and Laugh<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most enjoyable holiday survival tips is simply championing happiness in one of its simplest forms. It can be hard to tap into your sense of humor when stress is pulling you down. However, you don\u2019t even need to find the humor in the situation to benefit from it. Even if you\u2019re smiling through the pain or laughing through a stressful predicament, these actions cause your brain to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/the-stress-management-and-health-benefits-of-laughter-3145084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">release<\/a> dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins that help you relax and feel better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>\u00a04. Use the Pause Button<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Before taking on more commitments, pause and consider not only if each one is in your best interest but also if you will be able to enjoy yourself. You don\u2019t need to attend every holiday social function. But you do need to prioritize. So, don\u2019t RSVP as a knee-jerk reaction. Give yourself a moment to get clarity on what you can and cannot fit into your schedule without overbooking yourself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>5. Commit to a Plan That Includes \u201cMe Time\u201d<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Out of all the holiday survival tips out there, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.selectivepotential.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/28\/me-time-during-the-holiday-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">making time for yoursel<\/a>f is probably the most important during this time of the year. Many of us are committed to a full work and social schedule, and \u201cme time\u201d can get lost in the shuffle. Schedule \u201cme time \u201cin advance to relax and decompress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>6. Prioritize Personal Holiday\u00a0Traditions<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Don\u2019t lose sight of what makes this time of the year special for you. Whether it\u2019s charitable giving or time with family and friends, stay present and mindfully attached to the special meaning these activities hold for you. This can make all the effort you devote to other activities that you enjoy less seem worth it. If you don\u2019t have a specific thing you look forward to each holiday season, then try starting some new traditions that work for you to make this time of year meaningful for you and your loved ones.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most wonderful time of the year is often the most stressful time of the year for many of us. 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