The Most Wonderful or Stressful Time of Year?
December is a month that either you love, hate or tolerate. For some, Christmas is a very stressful time of year. Between all the decorations, food, parties, gifts to buy, traveling and entertaining family and friends and money, it is easy to let stress get the best of you. We get so caught up in all the things that we feel we “have to do” for Christmas that we forget the meaning of Christmas. What about making it a priority to just enjoy the month of December? Choosing to be happy instead of stressed? We have 5 ways to help you make this Christmas one to remember- not one you want to forget.
5 Ways To Minimize Holiday Stress
- Avoid the mall: The mall this time of year is a fucking zoo! People everywhere and parking is a pain in the ass. You’re stressed before you even get into the mall! How about avoiding it altogether? Last year was my first year doing all of my shopping outside of the mall and it was a success! It’s easier than ever to get everything you need online. Amazon, Target, Walmart (free 2-day shipping w/out a membership) are all the obvious choices to find just about anything and everything on your gift list. FashionNova.com is another personal favorite if you are shopping for someone who loves clothes and they ALWAYS have discount codes you can easily find online. H&M, Victoria’s Secret, Wayfair, and Barnes & Noble are all great online shopping options as well!
- Make Time for Yourself: Ok, so you just wrapped 73 gifts and decorated the entire house to look like the North Pole. That deserves a break and some relaxation. Watch your favorite Christmas movie and just CHILL. Make yourself some tea or your favorite cocktail and cuddle up on the couch. Read a book that you have been wanting to finish or take a bubble bath. You don’t need to give every minute of your day to others. You matter too and pampering yourself can be a gift to yourself! Self-care is important! Just remember to slow down and smile 🙂
- Combat Stress With a Workout: Yes, exercise is pretty much our answer to all of our problems. It just makes you happy! Endorphins pumping lead to smiling and reducing stress. It’s a fact. Keep up with your workout routine during the holidays or start a new one if you already don’t have one. Hit up a yoga studio, the gym, go for a run or walk, jump-rope at home etc. Just do something to work your body and release that stress! If you don’t want to pay for a membership you can always do workouts at home following a YouTube channel!
- Be okay with Saying “No”: Lots of people want your time during the holiday season and that can be overwhelming. Saying no to some things is completely fine and can help you feel less stress. Spreading yourself too thin is a major cause of stress so try to stay away from doing that. Instead, communicate with people and they should respect your decision. It is a busy time of year so, using your time wisely will help you decrease stress. Weekends can be filled with parties, get-togethers and other events but don’t think you have to be apart of every single one.
- Enjoy this time of year: The Holiday season can be stressful enough. Spending time with family can also be stressful for some people too. Do what makes you happy! That is what it is all about. Start a new tradition, do something with only your immediate family or a small group of friends. Things don’t always have to be so big and bold during the holiday season. If simplicity makes you happy, stick with that. Just enjoy this time of year because it will be over before you know it.
Have a Merry Christmas
We hope that you found these tips useful and hopefully they inspired you to look at December in a different way. This really is a wonderful time of year and if you take the time to appreciate it you will have more happy memories and less stressful days. Cheers to a stress-free Christmas!
This is such a smart and useful article! Thank you ladies!
Love these tips!! I hate the mall this time of year! Avoiding it as much is possible is the smart thing to do!
Thank you for reading Georgia!! I won’t step a foot into the mall this December !
These are such great tips! It is so easy to get overwhelmed at this time of year, especially how it seems to just get so busy everywhere! I try to buy Christmas presents throughout the year, that way I don’t have to stress about present buying in December!
Yes to all this. This month is insanely busy. I visited and partied with my sister this weekend, 4 hours away. Then went dress shopping. Then we go out of town next weekend for a company holiday party. Then the weekend after we’re hosting my family for my birthday so i can have a break traveling. Then. Ta-da, traveling to our parents for a few days for Christmas. Work is a mess. The semester is ending. Needless to say, I’m a mess. Haha! I avoid the mall at this time of year because, yes, ITS A FUCKING ZOO. And people can’t drive and I usually just get frustrated. I haven’t worked out in a month because of work and school but started again last week because I was like “yo, I need this or I’m going to lose my mind.” Your list is spot on! Great Blogmas post!
Cheers xx
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I grew with all these. Taking time for myself defineitly helps especially with all the Christmas stress of buying gifts. Great tips!
Love this blog, great tips people get so caught up in the hustle & bustle they forgot to enjoy it ? x
Thank you so much, Zoe! We love that you’re reading it and staying in touch with us. We appreciate you! Happy Holidays!!!
I wish the mall by me were busier. It’s emptying quick and quite sad. Great post.
This is so very helpful!
Great advice! We really do get caught up in the stress of the season when it’s supposed to be the most magical, merry time of year! Loved your thoughts on how to slow down and enjoy the season.
Agreed to the mall…girl this whole article is on point. I have two little ones so to hell with shopping at the mall! All online for me…as for relaxing, I have been blogging and doing Hallmark Channel on repeat. I am a sucker for the romantic cheesy prince movies!
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Thank you for these awesome tips… have a merry Christmas
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You are on point holiday season is so stressful and there is a holiday hangover after it’s gone. So my plan is to just chill with family. Thanks for sharing such a practical post!
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Thank you so much for reading! Wishing you a stress free holiday season!!
Chilling with family is sometimes all you need for the holiday season.
Thank you for the squad. The holidays are very stressful indeed especially with money related issues. I just met at it a lot and do deep breathing exercises to help.
Yes, the money aspect can be stressful. Deep breathing always helps us too and we love that you are able to do it anywhere.
Thanks for reading, Greh.