A Clinical Guide To Handling Holiday Stress

"The Holidays." That magical time when your calendar, your family, and your credit card all want something from you.

Before “peace on Earth” turns into “I’m hiding in the pantry,” Mayo Clinic has a stress-management strategy called "The Four A’s": Avoid, Alter, Accept, and Adapt. 

Think of it this way: skip the extra obligation. Ask for help. Accept that you cannot control everything, including whatever your relatives decide to discuss over dinner. And adjust those expectations. 

There’s another reason to find healthier ways to unwind: kids notice how we handle stress. 

So, a little less perfection. A little more breathing room. And maybe one fewer thing on the calendar.

Peace of mind apparently just takes a little planning.

Find the free, printable holiday-stress guide HERE.

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