Tips To Reduce Stress During This Holiday Season
Be Thankful
“Make a gratitude list” and say “thank you.” When under stress, sit down and make a list of all the things and people you are grateful for. If possible, call or write those you are grateful to and let them know of your gratitude. Don’t forget to listen to their response.
Eat Healthy
Eating properly can help to reduce stress. Click here for helpful tips for holiday parties >
Enjoy the Weather
During the autumn and winter months, the sun lies low on the horizon. The leaves fall as nature gracefully goes through its annual recovery stage. The sun can then penetrate through the branches of trees and warm you. Take advantage of this by standing outside on a sunny autumn or winter day. Let the warmth of the low sun gently message your back.
Find Peace Meditate.
Use breathing, relaxation and mindfulness skills. Take a walk either solo, or with pets.
Think Positively
Smile. Be able to laugh at yourself. Practice positive self talk.
Have a Plan
Make a daily schedule and stick with it. Prepare and rehearse a positive way to respond to a particular stressor. Get a healthy amount of quality sleep - neither too much nor too little.
- Tips from the Skyland Trail Clinical Team
Skyland Trail Blog
Be Thankful
“Make a gratitude list” and say “thank you.” When under stress, sit down and make a list of all the things and people you are grateful for. If possible, call or write those you are grateful to and let them know of your gratitude. Don’t forget to listen to their response.
Eat Healthy
Eating properly can help to reduce stress. Click here for helpful tips for holiday parties >
Enjoy the Weather
During the autumn and winter months, the sun lies low on the horizon. The leaves fall as nature gracefully goes through its annual recovery stage. The sun can then penetrate through the branches of trees and warm you. Take advantage of this by standing outside on a sunny autumn or winter day. Let the warmth of the low sun gently message your back.
Find Peace Meditate.
Use breathing, relaxation and mindfulness skills. Take a walk either solo, or with pets.
Think Positively
Smile. Be able to laugh at yourself. Practice positive self talk.
Have a Plan
Make a daily schedule and stick with it. Prepare and rehearse a positive way to respond to a particular stressor. Get a healthy amount of quality sleep - neither too much nor too little.
- Tips from the Skyland Trail Clinical Team
Skyland Trail Blog
