Reduce Family Holiday Stress
Posted by: Frank Walker LMFT | December 19, 2023
Reduce Family Holiday Stress
How to Reduce Family Tension During the Holidays
- Look for ways to do something nice.
- Give compliments. Finding the “good” goes a long way to making the holiday special.
- If you have holiday traditions stick to them. If you don’t have any start some.
- “Snuggle,” this holiday season. With your spouse, with your kids. It’s cold outside and a good excuse for human contact.
- Don’t forget the Christmas music and movies. Some of it is corny but can be an important part of your holiday traditions.
- Eating too many rich foods and too many sweets, along with eating too much, can also affect mood. Watch yourself. Don’t let overeating be the reason for a lousy season.
- Get outside for a walk with family and friends. Don’t let the weather keep you indoors. Bundle up and enjoy the cold season.
- Keep your sense of humor and try not to take everything your spouse does personally.
- Go for a walk or ride to see the Christmas decorations. It’s a free way to celebrate.
- Cut your spouse and the kids some slack during this stressful time.
- Look for things to talk and laugh about together.
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