Jerry Daskoski lists ways individuals can manage and alleviate the stress of the holiday season by implementing a practice of mindfulness.

1. MANAGING HOLIDAY
STRESS WITH
MINDFULNESS
BY JERRY DASKOSKI

2. HOLIDAY STRESS
The stress of the
holidays can be
triggered by a
number of factors,
from last minute
shopping, money
problems or
deceased family
members.

3. DANGERS OF STRESS
Stress can lead to
medical problems
like chronic
headaches, heart
attacks, and
problems with
digestion. Beyond
that, it can ruin the
overall experience
of a time that
should be pleasant.

4. SOLUTION:MINDFULNESS
Mindfulness includes
being aware of situations
and allowing oneself to
feel the range of emotions
and deal with them in the
moment, as a means of
therapy. Here are some
ways mindfulness can
play a role in managing
stress during this time of
year.

5. BE PRESENT
To remain stress-free, it’s
important to focus on
what’s happening in the
moment and what you
can control at that time.
Concerns about
whether someone will
like the gifts you bought
or if you will get along
well with family should
be disregarded for the
moment.

6. BEKINDTOYOURSELF
it’s extremely
important to maintain
positive thoughts about
yourself and do things
that bring you pleasure.
They could be as simple
is buying a gift for
yourself or going to the
spa. The reality is that
one can’t truly care for
others without caring
for himself first.

7. FOCUSONTHEEXPERIENCES
Put emphasis on the
experiences. Using the
season as a way of
connecting with others
rather acquiring or
purchasing things can
cause a big difference
in mood. Furthermore,
being able to recall
those happy moments
can alleviate stress in
the future.

8. GET REST
When it's all over, give
yourself time to rest,
think and recover from
all that transpired. Find
a quiet place or calming
music and be mindful
and restful. This is a
great tip for any time of
the year, but especially
after high-strung
moments as this time of
year can be.

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