Top Tips to Survive Christmas

Top Tips for Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time

The top tips to survive and thrive this Christmas season include: 

• Have realistic expectations of yourself – Only do things you know you are capable of.
• Don’t get overloaded by a busy Christmas schedule - prioritise and know that less is more
• Don’t try to do it all on Christmas Day - spread your jobs out over a few days
• Try to work together with family and friends, more hands make light work
• Show appreciation to those who have helped out.
• If you are alone, make a plan to do something you enjoy or get together with friends
• Budget well and plan ahead
• Find even a small amount of time everyday to just “chill out and relax”
• Get enough sleep: Chronic sleep deprivation can affect your mood which can be a key factor in raising stress levels
• Limit your intake of alcohol
• Eat healthy: Cut back on stimulants like caffeine and sugar
• SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IF YOU NEED IT: If you feel that depression is getting the better of you, there are lots of people that can help.

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