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The holiday season brings so many things to us all. It’s a season of wonder. It’s a season that brings stress too. That’s why holiday self-care is so important to find.
We can be heavily burdened with expectations and obligations that we carry and try so hard to fulfill. This can increase our level of anxiety and depressed moods too.
This is a time of year when I reflect on the past and those people who have been a part of my life. This reflection brings sadness and grief to the surface for me too. I do miss those people I’ve lost. Perhaps you do too.
The reality of dealing with family dynamics can be daunting to face. Or needing to get all that needs to be done finished can create lots of tension. The want of not disappointing others can be heavily burdensome. As can the desire to follow all the traditions at all costs.
Let’s face it the emotional stress list can be endless! Importantly, remember that we do have a choice to include self-care on our “to do” list and make it a high priority too.
Above all, giving yourself permission to do whatever it takes to handle this season with self-care in mind may allow you to experience this season with more patience, joy and compassion. What a wonderful gift that would be!
If you are challenged figuring out what to do for your holiday self-care you might check out this great resource from the National Institute of Health: The Holiday Resilience Guide.
Do Contact Me together in therapy we can explore life coping tools for you to incorporate into your life’s journey! Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, Grief Therapy can make a difference!
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