Holiday stress has me feeling like I’m failing…
moment to reflect on what the holidays have been like for you in years past. Do you want them to look and/or feel any different this year? Are there any changes you want to make to your holiday season? Maybe you’d like to slow down and take in more of the joy of the season? Maybe you’d like to engage with your community more? What goals do you have in mind for making this year different, more fulfilling? Holiday stress is REAL and online therapy support can help!
I feel so stressed and overwhelmed this holiday season…
It can feel so exciting leading up to the holidays; time with family, holiday traditions, making memories. But it doesn’t take long to be reminded how incredibly stressful and overwhelming the holidays can be; seemingly endless gift buying, extra cooking/baking, extra cleaning, time interacting with strained family relationships, financial stress, opportunities to overindulge, more travel, no routine, more commitments and less time. This time of year may be complicated due to a recent separation, divorce or loss, even. The holidays prove to be a challenging time for those experiencing complex emotions such as grief and sadness. The list of potential holiday stressors really does go on and on. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can make changes and I can help empower you to make those changes that would make the holidays more enjoyable, less stressful, and a breeze compared to years before, with online therapy.
How do I cope with holiday stress?
You don’t have to be a wound up, stress ball for the holidays. Doesn’t that sound nice? To actually enjoy your time, stay on track with all the progress you’ve made throughout the year, not take on the intense feelings of guilt and/or shame when you do happen to overindulge, processing difficult emotions rather than sweeping them under the rug, setting and maintaining important boundaries with family members. All of this is within reach, you just may need some added support with online therapy to set and reach your goals for making your life look different. Create the life you want around holiday time!
I need support during the holiday season…
Give yourself a safe place to process the confusing and complex feelings that can come with this time of year. A place to vent when you’ve had a challenging interaction at a family gathering with strained family relationships. Get some help and encouragement to stay on track with changes you’ve been implementing all year. Don’t let the holidays derail you for the next 4 months and beyond! Set yourself up so you don’t have to recover from the holiday season. Call today to get started, let’s work on your mindset and coping strategies together to make holiday season 2022 more ideal for you, more of what you’ve always wanted for the holidays. You deserve to enjoy yourself and be at peace with yourself and your life! Online therapy support to help you through the holiday stress may be just what you need.
No time for full therapy sessions? Head on over to my Stress Reduction & Meditation Sessions page to schedule a quick reset to get you through the stress of the holiday session so you can enjoy this time more!
Here are some helpful articles to get you started in combatting holiday stress:
https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/holiday
https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/tips-to-help-with-holiday-stress