You have so many things to do that finally you feel more tired than relaxed
The problem: Many things on your to-do list and not enough time. You have to shop, meet friends, travel, spend time with your family, prepare dinner, etc. Your to-do list can be really long and at the end of the holidays you feel more tired and stressed than relaxed.
The solution: Make plan and include yourself in it. It’s really stressful when you have to do so many things on a short notice so the best thing you can do is to prepare a plan and do the most important things first. And make sure to leave some free time just for yourself. Holidays are meant to be time for relaxation and spending time with your family and friends. Be sure that you have 2-3 days that you can use only for yourself. Spend a day in bed just doing nothing or devote time to some other favorite activities that help you relax. After a week of meeting people, going over all the shopping malls and preparing gifts maybe you just need to sit down and relax.
You have to travel and this makes you extremely uncomfortable
The Problem: You have to travel during your holidays and most of the time you experience anxiety attacks during your traveling. And that makes you really nervous.
The Solution: Traveling can be a real obstacle for people suffering from anxiety. And still this is something you should do if you want to see your friends and family during the holidays. Use some simple tricks to calm yourself during the travel. Make sure to get an interesting book, a game or your favorite music to be with you during your travel. This will help you to calm down and not focus on the possibility of having an anxiety attack. Plan your trip carefully. Book your tickets for hours during the day that are supposed not to be so busy. Choose your seat – if you are afraid of heights and you will have to fly don’t choose a seat next to the window. An aisle seat is maybe the most comfortable option – you will be away from the window and you can easily get up and move around. Practice your breathing. Before the day that you have to travel practice your breathing techniques. You can also take time and practice meditation. Be sure that you had enough sleep the day before your travel.
Conclusion
Holiday season is maybe the most wonderful time of the year but it can also be stressful. Just take some time and look after yourself to be sure that the pressure will not affect you in any negative way.
Follow these tips, make some coping cards to help ease your worries, and work on coping with your anxiety.
