Free Tips for keeping Christmas holiday Stress in control
This is my 3rd blog on Xmas 2012. In second blog we preview all Christmas holidays movies here before spending big bucks to watch.
In this blog you will find Tips for keeping Christmas holiday Stress in control. If you do control this now, this will affect your health in coming months. As we are approaching 2012 winter Christmas holidays - the 5th straight season set against a backdrop of economic uncertainly. North Americans remain fixated on finances: their own and that of the nation. That is why lot of people are even more intent on watching their dollars, shopping on a set budget and, of course, bargain-hunting.
What is Xmas Holiday Stress?
It is the stress you feel when you are preparing for a holiday or the stress you feel while on holiday. As a society nowadays we work really hard as a collective with little time off. This means that when holiday time comes we have to have the holiday or we will explode.
And what happens?
Usually we explode.
Are there things you can do about this?
Of course, but first we will look at what it is that triggers your stress in the first place.
Why Do You Get Stressed on Holiday?
There are many different factors which can trigger your stress. The following is a list of things which might affect you:
There are many different factors which can trigger your stress. The following is a list of things which might affect you:
1. Work without any break (bad idea)
You’ve worked yourself to the bone. You’re tired, worn out and have to have a break. The holiday means everything to you: rest, fun, relaxation and recovery. You therefore put a lot of emphasis on it being perfect.
2. Overextending yourself (do too much in less time)
If you book a holiday in India, you live in the US and you’re only going for a weekend this has potential to be very stressful. By overextending yourself too much you create huge levels of stress. What are you capable of and what do you really want? Choose your holiday with care remembering what it is that you need.
3. Preparing and Packing (No prepration)
If you’re going away for a holiday how often do you pack at the last minute? How often do you forget something or get really burned out because you’ve been in such a rush? This stress again is carried into your holiday and becomes holiday stress.
4. Your only break of the year (need breaks in summer and winter time)
If you haven’t allowed yourself a weekend away or time off for a whole year, the chances are you’re going to be really stressed by the time you get to the holiday.
5. Change is stressful (slowly change)
Change can be stressful for people. Going to a new environment, culture and language can be very stressful if you are already burned out and tired.
6. Change of climate (take time)
Although most people love the sun or a change of climate, it can take the body a few days to adjust. Tempers might be frayed and stress levels higher until the body accustoms itself to the change.
7. Busy holiday destinations (Choose less busy places)
A beach in summertime is a busy place. If you’re used to the peace and quiet of village life, this contrast might be stressful for you.
8. Pressure on you to do lots on holiday (Plan and Do)
The temptation on holiday is to do lots of things and be busy. You replicate the busy life you’ve been leading at home. But if you are not careful you’ll hear yourself saying at the end of the holiday, “I think I need another holiday to recover from this holiday. Be gentle, be kind and if you need a rest and to lie on the beach for a week – do it! If you don’t you might find yourself with lots of holiday stress
Tips to help you stay on budget and less stress this holiday season. Here are some free ideas for coping with stress on holiday (next Blog)
