Emotional development
May 2, 2017
6 christmas anger and stress statistics that will shock you
December 13, 2019
1. Set a Budget
The first way to ensure that your holidays run smoothly is to set a budget ahead of the holidays and stick to it as closely as possible. This can be as in-depth or as simple as you want it to be. While some may find it helpful to include food, gas, bills, and all other expenses into the equation on top of gifts and parties, others may want to simply create a Holiday budget alone. To create the perfect budget for your Holiday needs, try using this Holiday Budget Template by The Balance to map it all out.
2. Don’t Play Into Family Drama
All too often, our clients at Breakthrough Innovative group don’t even realize just how much their emotions negatively impact their lives. Because of this, one of the main things we try to provide our clients during the Holiday season is the comfort of knowing that they are in control of how they feel and what triggers them to act irrationally.
When it comes to family gatherings and other tense Christmas environments that are full of family drama, the best thing to do is to not play into these triggers and to know when you must leave an environment to cool down. After all, there’s nothing wrong with spending some time on the porch enjoying the crisp winter weather in order to avoid your anger or stress getting the best of you.
3. Plan as Much as You can
Just as you will want to create a Holiday budget, planning other aspects of your Christmas season are just as important. For instance, whether it be the events you wish to participate in, the family gathering you will have, the presents and dishes you plan to prepare, or even just the work you want to accomplish despite the insanity around you, the best way to do all of this and more is to plan ahead. However, don’t just plan for the best. In many cases, planning for the worst is a great way to be pleasantly surprised, and to be prepared for when the Grinches and Scrooges in your life try to do what they do best.
4. Keep up With Your Typical Routines
One of the big catalysts to anger and stress is a break from routine or tradition. If you spend every day working and suddenly stop, although it may seem like a vacation at first, you may actually become even more antsy and stressed because of it.
Therefore, a great way to keep calm and relaxed during the Holidays is to keep up with as many of your daily routines as possible, such as going to the gym, working, cooking at home, or even just shopping for things around the house instead of only shopping when you need stuff for presents or Christmas events.
5. Don’t be Afraid to Reach out for Help
Finally, the most important thing you can do to avoid stress during the Holidays is to know when you need help. In the end, needing a helping hand and some guidance shouldn’t be something that makes you feel weak or uncomfortable. Just as you would turn to a friend or family member for advice and sympathy, a professional will likely be able to help you get back on track in no time and help you to bring your best self to Christmas guaranteed.
If you would like to know more about our programs and how we can help you deal with your own Holiday hassle, contact us today! We at Breakthrough Innovative Group will always be there for you and your every mental health need!
