Holiday Stress
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Posted by Sandra Williams Dec 15, 2008 |
There are many different reasons for holiday stress. If Christmas wasn't pleasant when you were a child, it can trigger terrible memories. On the other hand if it was fantastic, it can create pressure to recreate that.
If one of your parents died, the holiday season is often when you miss them the most. That's what I have the hardest time with anyway. It's been ten years but I don't miss my dad any less.
There are more outings, more shopping and more money is usually spent. Sometimes it's hard to know how to spread your time and money out, especially if you have a large family.
We have simplified things over the years and cut down on our activities. We always welcome people into our home during the holidays. I start to notice how the living room needs a fresh coat of paint and I bake like a mad woman.
Whether you celebrate or not, I wish you joy and peace this holiday season. I hope you spend it with people you care about and let them know how you feel.
Right now I'm reading Kicking Your Stress Habits by Donald A. Tubesing, Ph.D. I'll share more about it when I'm finished but here are a couple other articles about books related to stress that might be helpful.