As the holidays approach, it’s a time of celebration and busyness. Hosting parties with friends or family members you haven’t seen in ages can be exciting but also stressful! The pressure to make everything perfect is tough on everyone, especially women prone to tension headaches caused by neck & shoulder pain or migraines. Keeping up with regular chiropractic care is so important during times of stress to help reduce holiday stress.
While the holidays are a time for togetherness and sharing, they can also come with their share of difficulties. Suppose you struggle to maintain an ideal family or holiday lifestyle. In that case, it’s important not to let other people’s expectations get into your head- instead, focus on being happier with your family traditions.
If you find yourself struggling with holiday stress, don’t worry – there are ways to overcome it! Here are a few tips to help you get through the holiday season:
Embrace Modern Conveniences
No one will take away your mom card if you buy packaged cookie dough or the pre-sliced cheese tray. Your time is worth money, and the stress of trying to do it all is not worth the effects it can have on you mentally and physically. Managing holiday stress starts with letting go of one thing at a time! Too much stress can affect your central nervous system and cause everything from muscle tension to back pain to neck pain. For your overall health, chiropractic treatments can help.
There’s no such thing as a perfect house, a perfect meal, or the perfect holiday season. One of the best ways to reduce holiday stress is to let go of any unrealistic expectations. If you go into the holiday season with the mindset that everything needs to be perfect, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Instead, try to relax and go with the flow. If something goes wrong, it’s not the end of the world!
Self Care First
Holiday stress can be very hard on your body and mind, so it’s important to take care of yourself in any way you can. Eat well and try and get a good amount of sleep every night. If you need to, ask for help from family or friends- sometimes we just need that little extra support to get through the holiday season.
Go for a walk, read a book, or take a bath. Relaxing and taking some time for yourself will help you recharge and be ready to see your family and friends. And don’t forget to keep to your usual exercise routine! You’ll feel better if you keep on track, even if you indulge a little during the holidays.
Protect that important immune system! Stress management during the holidays can turn into chronic stress if you don’t find ways to reduce stress through relaxation techniques, chiropractic adjustment, and good nutrition.
See also Restorative Self Care for Families in the Winter Months
Don’t Overspend on Holiday Gifts
It’s so easy to get swept up in holiday sales and end up spending too much money on gifts you don’t really need. Try and stick to a budget and consider giving back to your community by donating some unwrapped presents.
Remember that your loved ones don’t expect expensive gifts. They will be happy to receive anything that shows you thought of them, even if it’s just a handmade card. People appreciate things more when they come from the heart!
Choose an Easy But Meaningful Holiday Tradition
Everyone deserves to have a happy holiday season, but sometimes it can be hard to achieve that with overbearing expectations from friends and family. Instead of feeling stressed out by all the events going on around you, find a way to make memories together that is easy but not stressful.
It could be making gingerbread houses together, going for a walk in the snow, or watching your favorite Christmas movie in pajamas with popcorn. By having something to look forward to each year, you’ll be less stressed out and more likely to enjoy the holidays.
Chiropractic Care Can Help During the Holidays
If you feel overwhelmed and stressed out, you may be suffering from holiday stress. This can be caused by many things such as unrealistic expectations, financial concerns, or just the added pressure to have a good time.
No matter what is stressing you out, there are ways to overcome it! One of the best gifts you can give yourself is regular chiropractic adjustments. By following these tips, you can reduce the amount of stress you feel and actually enjoy the holiday season.
If you feel stressed out and would like some more advice, please contact our office. We would be happy to talk with you more in the office or by phone. Contact us at 262-796-5108 or schedule online.
Happy Holidays!
