Is this a season of joy and happiness for you? Do you soak in the constant décor, lights and holiday music? Are you looking forward to the parties, the shopping, the baking, the anticipation of Christmas morning? Many people absolutely love the holiday season, it is a time of great happiness and excitement.
For others though, this time of year can be very stressful.
Especially with the economy in the state that its in, for millions of people, budgets are tight to say the least and the Christmas shopping season brings nothing but stress and anxiety.
Not an anticipation of excitement but rather disappointment.
How do we deal with this stress? How do we make it as enjoyable and happy as possible? Well, it's a mind over matter situation.
It's all about how you frame things.
If you are one of the millions who find this time of year more stress than joy, consider these this: whatever your situation is, it is what it is.
There's no use mulling over it, beating yourself up.
That never does anyone any good.
Give yourself a break, keep your focus on what this season is ultimately about.
We'll give you a hint, it's not presents.
If you have children that you're worried about disappointing, perhaps Santa isn't bringing the same load as normal, find a way to discuss this when age appropriate.
Obviously if your children are young, they likely won't even notice.
Whew! If they are older, it may be time for a family talk.
You don't want to worry them about a financial situation but if things will be drastically different, a conversation should probably take place.
Many are tempted at this time to make a bad financial situation worse by deepening credit card debt for pleasing presents.
This will obviously just create more stress and unhappiness for you.
That isn't really solving anything.
Presents and budget aside, find someone you can talk to, vent to.
Perhaps a relative, friend or co-worker.
Hearing that others are in your shoes may help, it may help just to unload some.
Get involved in a charity, not a donation of money or items but rather a little of your time.
Helping the less fortunate is always good for the soul.
You help them...
but they also help you.
A win-win situation.
Another feel-good activity? Exercise will believe it or not improve your mood.
When you move, your body makes something called endorphins - a natural feel good chemical.
A little each day will go a long way.
Many ways to make this season a little merrier!
For others though, this time of year can be very stressful.
Especially with the economy in the state that its in, for millions of people, budgets are tight to say the least and the Christmas shopping season brings nothing but stress and anxiety.
Not an anticipation of excitement but rather disappointment.
How do we deal with this stress? How do we make it as enjoyable and happy as possible? Well, it's a mind over matter situation.
It's all about how you frame things.
If you are one of the millions who find this time of year more stress than joy, consider these this: whatever your situation is, it is what it is.
There's no use mulling over it, beating yourself up.
That never does anyone any good.
Give yourself a break, keep your focus on what this season is ultimately about.
We'll give you a hint, it's not presents.
If you have children that you're worried about disappointing, perhaps Santa isn't bringing the same load as normal, find a way to discuss this when age appropriate.
Obviously if your children are young, they likely won't even notice.
Whew! If they are older, it may be time for a family talk.
You don't want to worry them about a financial situation but if things will be drastically different, a conversation should probably take place.
Many are tempted at this time to make a bad financial situation worse by deepening credit card debt for pleasing presents.
This will obviously just create more stress and unhappiness for you.
That isn't really solving anything.
Presents and budget aside, find someone you can talk to, vent to.
Perhaps a relative, friend or co-worker.
Hearing that others are in your shoes may help, it may help just to unload some.
Get involved in a charity, not a donation of money or items but rather a little of your time.
Helping the less fortunate is always good for the soul.
You help them...
but they also help you.
A win-win situation.
Another feel-good activity? Exercise will believe it or not improve your mood.
When you move, your body makes something called endorphins - a natural feel good chemical.
A little each day will go a long way.
Many ways to make this season a little merrier!
SHARE
