Making time for self-care can help combat holiday stress. Priortizing sleep, mindfulness, and setting healthy boundaries with your time are key to enjoying the holiday season and not becoming overwhelmed and burned out. Mindfulness can be practiced in a variety of ways, but the key is to help you focus in on the present moment. This could look like going for a mindful technology-free walk, practicing deep breathing, or simply sitting and paying attention to what you see, feel, smell, hear, and taste. Also, learning to say “no” when invited to something is important so that you are able to manage and enjoy the commitments you do make this holiday season.
