Holiday Hacks: Staying Organised and Focused During the Festive Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but let’s face it – it can also feel overwhelming.
The “most wonderful time of the year” ain’t always what it’s built up to be, which is why we pulled together our Christmas wellbeing wrap.
There is always going to be some stressful moments in the holiday season.
The kids are off school, you might still be working, there’s shopping to do, cost-of-living is a strain – the list goes on.
But, as we at Story of My Life Journal often say, the important part is to prepare for the preparables.
Focus on the festive frivolities that are within your control and try not to sweat the small stuff.
So, to that end, we’ve compiled three sources of helpful, evidence-based content to support you in making this year’s Christmas a very merry one.
From our end, we like to always recommend falling back on the basics, like the Holy Trinity of Wellbeing: diet, sleep, and exercise.
And, if those are in-check, then hit up the power of GEM: Gratitude; Empathy; Mindfulness.
Make sure you look after yourself this holiday season, for yourself and others – because you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Have a Christmas cracker, crew!
Let’s start off with a fun one.
This piece from Psychology Today looks at five studies that focus on the effects of Christmas.
From the impact of carolling and the Christmas spirit on the brain, to gift-giving and a jolly belly, it’s all there.
We’re providing you with two tip-based pieces, but both are a bit different.
This first one from Potential.com.au focuses more on the proactive strategies – the actions you can take before Christmas arrives.
It discusses strategies such as sharing the planning the load, managing the budget, and forgetting the concept of ‘perfect’.
This piece from Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology is more focused on management strategies for in-the-moment stresses.
It focuses on wellbeing tips such as creating space for yourself and using your five senses to return to the present moment.
From your weekly companion, to your daily support tool – SOML has you covered.
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection, but let’s face it – it can also feel overwhelming.
This time of year can bring joy, but it can also be stressful – and that’s where the 8 Dimensions of Wellness can provide you support.
As we approach the final three months of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect, set new goals, and prepare ourselves for the upcoming holiday season.
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