The holidays are a great time to show gratitude for family and friends. However, holiday celebrations can create stress or be lonely for many people. Obligations to relatives, budget concerns and your own expectations for the "perfect" holiday can leave you feeling tense and overwhelmed. The following resources are here to help you take on the holidays with cheer!
Keeping the holidays happy and healthy
Take the stress out of the holidays by letting yourself relax and enjoy the season with a little help from your GuidanceResources program. We're here to help with tips on keeping the holidays bright.
The best way to care for others is remembering to take care of yourself. Learn how you can balance priorities and explore ways to assure quality of care through various exercises before you burnout.
Enjoy the season by activating your five senses so you can smell, taste, see, feel. and hear the holiday spirit around you. Remember to be present and cherish the little things with this mindfulness exercise.
It can be difficult to embrace the joy of the holidays when sadness overwhelms. Take the time to remember loved ones with some thoughtful ideas on how to handle the holidays without them.
End-of-year reflection or even returning to work or school can lead to SAD, thoughts of unrealized expectations, and depression in kids and adults. Learn ways to make it through the season.
Everyone’s health and well-being journey is different. ComPsych Huddles are interactive online groups focused on education, skill building and peer connection. View the calendar of upcoming Huddles on GuidanceResources Online by clicking here and registing to join others in a safe space to learn and grow.
