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5 Ways to Manage Your Mental Health During the Holidays

  1. Set Intentions for the Holidays:
  • Clearly outline how you want the holiday season to unfold.
  • Focus on spending quality time with loved ones, creating meaningful experiences, prioritizing self-care, and practicing gratitude.
  • Make choices that align with your goals and values.
  1. Establish Reasonable Time Limits:
  • Set realistic time limits for various holiday tasks, such as shopping, decorating, and cooking.
  • Avoid feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by establishing clear boundaries and sticking to them.
  1. Plan Activities That Boost Your Mental Health:
  • Prioritize activities that bring you joy, relaxation, and a sense of purpose.
  • Make time for physical activity, practicing mindfulness, or spending quality time with loved ones.
  1. Limit Things That Don't Serve You:
  • Identify activities or behaviors that negatively impact your mental well-being.
  • Set limits on social media usage, excessive spending, or unhealthy eating habits.
  1. Put Things in Perspective With the "Last Year Test":
  • Reflect on last year's holiday expectations and how they actually turned out.
  • Remind yourself that many holiday-related expectations may not matter as much as anticipated.
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