How to maintain mental well-being during the Christmas holidays?
Christmas is a time of peace and calm. We should spend time with family, forgive ourselves, and behave in a way that, at least for one day, everything is bathed in sunlight.
These messages surround us, especially during the pre-Christmas period, from all directions. It’s good to be honest with ourselves and admit that it doesn’t have to be the rule.
Unfortunately, the holiday season can also be stressful and challenging for many people, and one of the reasons might be that we often forget about ourselves and let others overstep our boundaries.
While your mother-in-law or friend has baked several types of cookies, you haven’t even made one gingerbread. You’re running from one job to the next, scrambling for last-minute gifts for everyone in the family, and dealing with pre-holiday cleaning. You’re under a lot of stress and feel exhausted, and the so-called “pre-Christmas peace” is something you only dream of.
Believe that you too can enjoy the Christmas holidays in peace and comfort.
Exactly the way it suits you and makes you feel good. Christmas is often seen as a time when everything has to be perfect – from the decorations to the gifts to the food preparation. This often pushes us into a corner, leading to exhaustion and stress. That’s why it’s very helpful to make a list of things you need to get done. Try to schedule tasks in advance and treat yourself to a dose of Vitamin C, which will help you deal with stress, exertion, and increased strain (especially during the pre-Christmas rush). Our bodies can’t produce it on their own, so it’s necessary to replenish it consistently.
M.E.G Bio Bach Flower Remedies will help remove panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. Although Christmas is generally perceived as a time of joy and peace, for some of us, it can also bring mentally challenging moments. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or panic attacks, this period may worsen these conditions.
Increased stress from preparations, the pressure for “perfection,” and excessive social contact can trigger negative emotions. Add to that shorter days and less sunlight, which can affect our mood and overall sense of well-being.
Due to the significant pressure during this period, we may lose our patience and simply explode. If you’re a mom, unfortunately, in most cases, your kids are the ones who bear the brunt, as they are around us most of the day. We’re only human. Try to take a moment to stop, take a break, breathe, and realize that Christmas is about love and peace. Children can be impatient and nervous as Christmas Eve approaches.
It’s absolutely okay. Remember, they learn from us at every moment and mirror our emotions.
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Do you care deeply about making sure your loved ones find gifts under the Christmas tree that will bring smiles to their faces?
You anxiously await their reaction. While they unwrap the gift and say “thanks,” try to reduce your expectations. It’s perfectly okay if your idea doesn’t match that of the other person. Don’t try to create the “perfect” Christmas – not every moment has to be perfect.
As mentioned earlier, sometimes we can feel pressured by upcoming visits, especially if relationships with family members are tense, which certainly ruins the expectation of harmonious holiday moments spent with loved ones.
Therefore, if you feel pressured by the presence of certain relatives or their approach to Christmas traditions, don’t be afraid to say “no.” Don’t let anyone overstep your personal boundaries. Your well-being should come first.
This is undoubtedly connected to the need for rest.
Make sure to take time for yourself. Choose an activity that suits you and makes you feel good. Even during the holidays, it’s important to find time to relax. You can enjoy a quiet evening with your favorite book you received under the tree. Treat yourself to a warm drink or meditate. Even this short break will help you recharge for the coming days.
During the holiday season, we often try to do everything. One visit follows another, we travel a lot, and we’re often overwhelmed by the large number of interactions, which can lead to exhaustion, especially for sensitive individuals.
Moreover, shorter days, cold weather, and less sunlight can worsen feelings of sadness and anxiety for some of us. This can open up old wounds, feelings of loneliness, or painful memories of lost loved ones.
If you feel anxiety or depression creeping in, try to rest as much as possible, focus on yourself, and do things that help you. A short walk in the fresh air or exercise can help you maintain energy and calm.
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Christmas is just another day, it’s not about grand gifts or shiny homes.
Its magic lies in the fact that each of us can make it the way it suits our own idea, not the expectations of society.
Be with the people you care about. With those who won’t care if the dust is swept from every corner of your apartment and will enjoy the true magic of Christmas with you – the magic we each experience in our own way, and that’s what makes it so beautiful.