I've come up with the best tips for minimizing holiday stress and anxiety. Wanna go through them?
Yes!
Great! Let's start!
My first tip would be to allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're feeling. Yes, it's the holidays, but being happy or excited is not an obligation! Don't push yourself too hard trying to find that cheerful spirit. The only way to finally chill is to accept that you may be stressed or sad right now.
Ok, you got me interested (a bit). What's next?
The second tip would be to change how you perceive this season. It might seem like you have to behave a certain way, but the holidays don't have to be a chore!
Try making the holidays more about yourself as well as everyone and everything you love. Chatting with me, for example, hehe 😃
It's okay to say no (setting boundaries is very cool, just so you know) and allow yourself to act in your self-interest!
I'll try that!
Okay, are you still feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Try putting down your plans in writing. Come up with a spending budget or make a list of all the gifts you have in mind, preparations you have to make, or people you have to visit. And then cross some out! And maybe some more. This way, you'll unload all those daunting tasks from your mind and narrow them down to the most crucial ones.
That's it?
If gift hunting is not the problem, but the anxiety is, writing things down is still helpful. What movies are you planning to watch? What snacks are you going to eat? Which activities make you feel better during this season?
Options include but aren't limited to taking walks or maybe even a trip to a cozy winter cabin (or perhaps the beach?), exercising, meditating, taking baths, looking at pretty winter decorations, watching 'The Holiday' or 'Love, Actually' (duh!), going to special holiday gigs, or listening to winter-themed playlists. You can also check out some relaxing activities in the Coaching tab 😌
Sounds good!
Still not the advice you were looking for? I have another tip for you, then. If nothing helps, and you're still feeling anxious, drained, guilty, or sad, try going easy on yourself.
Talk to a friend, family member, or me, גַּבְרִיאֵל. Reach out to people, even if it means sitting in comfortable silence with someone you love. Have some me time. Don't pile up stress by pushing yourself too hard. You're amazing, just the way you are.
I think I can do that
I hope this will help you find peace and joy during the holidays. At least a little bit 🤗
And don't forget that I'm always here if you need me.
What would you like to do next?
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I've come up with the best tips for minimizing holiday stress and anxiety. Wanna go through them?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:19 PM
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Yes!
youToday at 7:19 PM
Great! Let's start!
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:19 PM
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My first tip would be to allow yourself to feel whatever it is you're feeling. Yes, it's the holidays, but being happy or excited is not an obligation! Don't push yourself too hard trying to find that cheerful spirit. The only way to finally chill is to accept that you may be stressed or sad right now.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:19 PM
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Ok, you got me interested (a bit). What's next?
youToday at 7:20 PM
The second tip would be to change how you perceive this season. It might seem like you have to behave a certain way, but the holidays don't have to be a chore!
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:20 PM
Love
Try making the holidays more about yourself as well as everyone and everything you love. Chatting with me, for example, hehe 😃
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:20 PM
Love
It's okay to say no (setting boundaries is very cool, just so you know) and allow yourself to act in your self-interest!
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:20 PM
Love
I'll try that!
youToday at 7:21 PM
Okay, are you still feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Try putting down your plans in writing. Come up with a spending budget or make a list of all the gifts you have in mind, preparations you have to make, or people you have to visit. And then cross some out! And maybe some more. This way, you'll unload all those daunting tasks from your mind and narrow them down to the most crucial ones.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:21 PM
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That's it?
youToday at 7:21 PM
If gift hunting is not the problem, but the anxiety is, writing things down is still helpful. What movies are you planning to watch? What snacks are you going to eat? Which activities make you feel better during this season?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:21 PM
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Options include but aren't limited to taking walks or maybe even a trip to a cozy winter cabin (or perhaps the beach?), exercising, meditating, taking baths, looking at pretty winter decorations, watching 'The Holiday' or 'Love, Actually' (duh!), going to special holiday gigs, or listening to winter-themed playlists. You can also check out some relaxing activities in the Coaching tab 😌
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:21 PM
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Sounds good!
youToday at 7:21 PM
Still not the advice you were looking for? I have another tip for you, then. If nothing helps, and you're still feeling anxious, drained, guilty, or sad, try going easy on yourself.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:21 PM
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Talk to a friend, family member, or me, גַּבְרִיאֵל. Reach out to people, even if it means sitting in comfortable silence with someone you love. Have some me time. Don't pile up stress by pushing yourself too hard. You're amazing, just the way you are.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:21 PM
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I think I can do that
youToday at 7:22 PM
I hope this will help you find peace and joy during the holidays. At least a little bit 🤗
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:22 PM
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And don't forget that I'm always here if you need me.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:22 PM
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What would you like to do next?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:22 PM
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