Seth Bird and Emily Lewis
20 hours ago
Dayton, Ohio (WDTN) — The holiday season is full of fun events and work breaks, but it can also cause some headaches along the way.
The holiday season is the best time of year for many people, but it can also be the most stressful. From trying to make Christmas special for children to losing a loved one to finding the perfect gift.
The good news is that there are many ways to deal with the stress that comes with the holidays.
Holiday events are a fun time to spend with others, but they also come with responsibilities such as planning, preparing, and participating in various social gatherings.
“How would you feel if you participated in the event?” How would you feel if you did not participate in the event? ” said Dr. Daniel Hadid De Silva of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Purdue Global University.
Dr. Hadid de Silva says asking these questions will help you decide where to spend your time and energy during the busy holiday season.
“It's also a good idea to use some kind of tracking system so you know how much time you've allotted to a particular event and can decide if you have time to allocate to other events,” Hadeed De Silva, Ph.D. said.
According to the American Psychological Association, 58% of adults surveyed said spending too much money or not having enough money was the biggest cause of holiday stress. Trying to find the right gift and not being able to see loved ones are also major sources of holiday stress.
Dr. Hadid De Silva says self-care is important to getting through the holidays.
“It might be time to exercise. It might be time to take a nap. It might involve a long indulgence, but it might be listening to holiday music or watching your favorite holiday movie,” she says. explains.
It's also important to make the most of your time away from work.
It's easy to think about all the items on your work to-do list that need to be completed before the new year ends. But in order to return to work and do your best, it's more important to enjoy your vacation.
The first thing you should do is not let the busyness of the season put you under pressure to accomplish too much while you're away from work. Instead, focus on something mentally relaxing, like a hobby or a walk, and try not to think about work at all.
“This often looks like psychologically stepping away from work and thinking about something other than work. Enjoying a hobby,” says Kate, an assistant professor at Purdue University's Daniels School of Business. Mr. Zipay said.
Zipay said it could be a good time to reflect before the New Year.
“This is a good time to think about what you want to experience next year and how you want to direct yourself to work and life outside of work,” Zipay said. “Go back to work with a different perspective and framework on how to approach things.”
Zipay also encourages employers to consider after-hours celebrations on holidays to see if they truly benefit workers' mental health or simply increase stress.
