To avoid feeling overwhelmed, the first way to handle holiday stressors is by taking a step back.
Acts of gratitude or mindfulness can help reduce holiday stress. Mindfulness is being fully present by observing thoughts, sensations, and feelings objectively.
Mindfulness benefits have been linked to an increase in positivity, decreased stress, and less emotional reactivity–all things that would prove quite useful this time of year!
In addition to mindfulness, practicing gratitude keeps you grounded and can take the edge off of the season. Gratitude is a useful tool that’s tied to an increased satisfaction and happiness with life . Whether you take a minute each morning to mentally list 3 things you appreciate or you write them down in your daily journal, you’ll likely see a mindset shift that works to reduce holiday stress.