They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but as any procrastinators and disorganised individuals will know only too well, Christmas can be a stressful time. If you’ve been feeling the strain this week, you might want to take these tips on board for taking the stress out of the holidays.
Stay on top of your health
The last thing you need is to be sick when the weather is at its coldest and you have lists upon lists of shopping to do. Stay on top of your health by wrapping up against the cold, and eating healthy and hearty meals. You might also want to consider taking a multivitamin, to boost your immune system. Pharmaton has a great range of vitamins for the entire family, including Pharmaton Active Life for adults, and a Kiddi range for the little ones.
Be organised early on
According to a recent survey carried out by Pharmaton, a whopping 82% of people plan to start the festive preparations earlier next year in order to beat the rush and stress. We can all learn a lesson from running around the shopping centre at 6pm on Christmas Eve – forward-planning and organisation makes life infinitely easier.
Try to switch off from work
With 39% of respondents to the survey admitting that work stress causes them the most anxiety over the holidays, it’s important to remember that everyone needs a break – especially at Christmas. Once you exit the office for the break, it’s time to switch off and leave your work at your desk – the place won’t fall down if you forget to send that email.
Stop trying to make Christmas ‘perfect’
With 50% of people admitting to finding Christmas stressful – mainly due to setting the ‘right’ festive atmosphere, cooking an amazing dinner, and buying the best presents for our loved ones – the pressure, it seems, is just too high. Rather than trying to achieve a ‘perfect’ Christmas, we all need to take a step back, reflect on the true meaning of the season, and not give in to the crazy expectations.
Put quality time first
Christmas is a time to relax and unwind after a hectic year, so that you enter 2016 feeling refreshed and ready to take on new challenges – which is why chasing your tail over the social calendar is a big no-no. With Pharmaton’s survey showing that 50% of people committed to eight or more nights out in the run-up to Christmas, no wonder we feel stressed out and ill. Put quality relaxation time first, and look after yourself in order to have the best and most fulfilling Christmas.
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