Are you suffering from Christmas burnout? Here's how to cope if you're feeling overwhelmed BoxingDay
Then there’s the actual Christmas season itself, which brings a whole new catalogue of stresses: buying a thoughtful present for every member of your nearest and dearest that won’t automatically be relegated to the charity shop pile, fighting off the crowds on your Christmas supermarket sweep, wrangling the tree into your living room – and that’s all without anticipating the slanging match with your most politically problematic Uncle over the Christmas turkey.
“One in three adults suffer from ‘holiday burnout’, with 36% claiming that that the affliction sets in before mid-December” If reading that list of festive demands has you reaching for the nearest bottle of wine, then you’re not alone. A 2018 survey from Slumber Cloud found that, with 36% of those surveyed claiming that that the affliction sets in before mid-December. A further 17% of respondents actually claimed that they felt burnt out before the festive month had even begun.
And if you’re feeling stressed, anxious or exhausted by the demands of the Christmas festivities, help is at hand. Below,Festive burnout: the holiday season can be an overwhelming time for many.Acknowledge that is it OK to feel anxious, stressed and overwhelmed. When the demands of our lives exceed what we can realistically achieve, it is natural to feel pressured and burnt-out. Be gentle with yourself.Consider what really matters most to you deep-down.
What would bring you joy, vitality and purpose at Christmas time? What matters most to YOU? Be deliberate about making time for whatever that is. Don’t forget to consider putting self care on that list. Sometimes what matters most is peace, rest, downtime, and connection with those who give us energy.
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