Dealing With Stress During the Holiday Period
Published February 5, 2025.
Whether we like it or not, the winter holidays are here. Holidays can be stressful - for a variety of reasons (infertility, travel, social commitments, finding the perfect presents, money, early pregnancy, a new baby, etc.), or for seemingly no reason at all. At Tempdrop we want to give you some tips for making it through the holidays with your emotional health intact.
Whilst we know that these tips won't eradicate your stress, we hope our 5 recommendations can make for a less stressful season.
Don't Over-Commit
It seems like everyone has a party or event during the holidays. Think about how much and what type of socializing you would like to do this season. Don't go to events just because you feel obligated to. Go to them because you want to be there. And if you do feel obligated, try going for just a short time.
If you think it will be helpful, schedule some downtime! This could be something as simple as watching a holiday or winter movie at home alone or just with your immediate family, half an hour out of the chaos to read a book, listen to a podcast, or journal alone.
Meal Plan
It's so easy to turn to junk food during the holidays - let's face it - it's definitely plentiful in stores right now! Don't worry about indulging sometimes, but try making a meal plan where you also have the opportunity to take in food that's more nutritionally dense. This will help you feel more energized and ready for what you have coming up, as well as decrease your trips to the store!
For some nutrition tips from a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, check out our Nutrition During the Holidays blog!
Take a Walk
Maintaining a rigorous exercise routine during the holidays can be difficult. If you're struggling with exercise, try switching to something a little easier like walking for a few weeks. You can go with family or friends you're trying to catch up with, or you can go alone for a little breather. Walking is low impact, gets you fresh air, and can help you rejuvenate your energy levels.
