The Therapy Edit On 3 steps to reduce festive stress
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Nov 28, 2022 The festive season often brings overwhelming stress, and personal anecdotes highlight this struggle. Discover how to create a 'tradition inventory' to assess what truly matters while evaluating emotional responses. Learn the importance of communication in making adjustments to holiday traditions, such as gifting or cards, to ease pressure. Anna emphasizes balancing expectations with self-care, advocating for temporary changes that prioritize mental well-being over others' demands.
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Christmas Overwhelm Memory
- Anna recounts a Christmas Eve moment where a stranger said she "can't wait for it to be over" and her husband found it sad.
- Anna recognized and related to that exhaustion, especially for women who carry much of the festive responsibility.
Do A Tradition Inventory
- Do a tradition inventory by listing all family traditions and reviewing them honestly against your current capacity.
- Keep traditions that make your heart leap and consider skipping, delegating, or reducing those that drain you.
Communicate Changes Clearly
- Put decisions into action by having conversations and communicating changes to family and friends.
- Explain practical changes (like skipping cards) and offer alternatives so others know what to expect.
