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How To Prioritize Your Mental Health Over The Holidays

Darpan News Desk, 18 Dec, 2019 06:29 PM
  • How To Prioritize Your Mental Health Over The Holidays

People expect the holiday season to be filled with cheer, but it can be very stressful.


With the added pressures of busy schedules, financial strain, increased expectations and sad memories, it’s important to prioritize your mental health throughout the holidays.


Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving by keeping these tips in mind this holiday season.


Keep up with routines. Try to maintain your healthy habits during the holidays. Eat healthy, commit to regular physical activity and get plenty of sleep.


Acknowledge your feelings. If you have lost someone close to you or you can’t be with loved ones, realize that it’s normal to feel sadness and grief. You can’t force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season. If you feel overwhelmed by these feelings, reach out for support.


Stick to a budget. Before you go gift and food shopping, decide how much money you can afford to spend, then stick to your budget.


Do not overextend yourself. Prioritize your time so you can relax and enjoy the season with people you care about.


Take a breather. Make some time for yourself. Spending just 15 minutes alone, without distractions, may refresh you enough to handle everything you need to do. Find something that reduces stress by clearing your mind, slowing your breathing and restoring inner calm.


Even during the “most wonderful time of the year,” it’s okay to not be okay. There are supports available to help you cope.

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