How to Handle Holiday Stress-Part Two- Skokie Chiropractor 60077
Published by Chicago Chiropractor Seaman Chiropractic on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 5:25 AM.
I am Dr Cynthia Seaman owner of a natural health facility. Here are more tips on how to increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.This will be the first year Michael Jackson's family will be without him.I'm sure some of you are also suffering loss. Here are more tips on how to increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.
Remember Your Loved Ones
If you have had a loss, there are two possibilities: 1) remember the good times, love and joy they brought to you--Celebrate their life or 2) feel guilty about living and enjoying life, seeing only the loss and just mourn their death--- you choose
Create a Budget
Sure it is fun to buy and spend like there is no tomorrow. But January comes , the toys and jewelry are put away and you have a money hangover. Figure out what is reasonable for your situation and remember it is the memories not the possessions that will stay with you for years to come- long after the things are long gone. Remember you don't have Tom Cruise's budget.
Take Care of Yourself
That includes eating right, don't skip meals and eat junk. Get enough sleep so you feel energetic. Excess alcohol and a lot of rich foods will make you feel terrible and sluggish so don't overindulge. Get some exercise to keep your energy up, create feel good hormones, reduce stress and use up some calories.
If You Are Alone, Do For Others
If you are alone during the holidays, or battling depression, sometimes helping others can be an antidote to the holiday blues. It can also overcome the isolation that increases stress and depression. Many organizations are desperate for volunteers during the holidays, and you may have a useful skill that could be just what they need.
Laugh
Remember this is six weeks out of your life. If things don't go right so what? Use the ten year rule: Will this affect me or will I even remember this in ten years?
One year when I was having a Thanksgiving party, guests were arriving and there was no smell of turkey. I had forgotten to turn on the oven. We ordered pizza and eat side dishes with some turkey when it was done at 11 pm that night.
Lighten up. Things don't have to be perfect .Life isn't perfect There may still be dust in the corner. No one cares about that.
To all of you in this holiday season, enjoy your friends and family,give back to others and have a blast. If pain is interfering with your activities or concentration call 773-545-2233 today
Remember Your Loved Ones
If you have had a loss, there are two possibilities: 1) remember the good times, love and joy they brought to you--Celebrate their life or 2) feel guilty about living and enjoying life, seeing only the loss and just mourn their death--- you choose
Create a Budget
Sure it is fun to buy and spend like there is no tomorrow. But January comes , the toys and jewelry are put away and you have a money hangover. Figure out what is reasonable for your situation and remember it is the memories not the possessions that will stay with you for years to come- long after the things are long gone. Remember you don't have Tom Cruise's budget.
Take Care of Yourself
That includes eating right, don't skip meals and eat junk. Get enough sleep so you feel energetic. Excess alcohol and a lot of rich foods will make you feel terrible and sluggish so don't overindulge. Get some exercise to keep your energy up, create feel good hormones, reduce stress and use up some calories.
If You Are Alone, Do For Others
If you are alone during the holidays, or battling depression, sometimes helping others can be an antidote to the holiday blues. It can also overcome the isolation that increases stress and depression. Many organizations are desperate for volunteers during the holidays, and you may have a useful skill that could be just what they need.
Laugh
Remember this is six weeks out of your life. If things don't go right so what? Use the ten year rule: Will this affect me or will I even remember this in ten years?
One year when I was having a Thanksgiving party, guests were arriving and there was no smell of turkey. I had forgotten to turn on the oven. We ordered pizza and eat side dishes with some turkey when it was done at 11 pm that night.
Lighten up. Things don't have to be perfect .Life isn't perfect There may still be dust in the corner. No one cares about that.
To all of you in this holiday season, enjoy your friends and family,give back to others and have a blast. If pain is interfering with your activities or concentration call 773-545-2233 today
