In the pre-Christmas rush, many people forget that holiday chores are supposed to be enjoyable. Many times the stress level in December breaks all records. As a result, even long holidays do not help recovery. Psychologist and specialist of the Profi service Irina Andrievskaya told socialbites.ca about this.
“In order not to be a squeezed lemon in January, it is necessary to use New Year’s preparations as a source of inspiration. Try to get into the festive mood and anticipation of a long-awaited holiday. “The important thing is not to postpone choosing a gift until the last day, then New Year’s shopping can turn into therapy,” he said.
New Year’s holidays often include many events, meetings and even travel. To devote time to healthy relaxation, it is worth striking a balance between active pastime and taking care of your health.
“Make time in your schedule to fully replenish your resources. At the same time, try not to deviate from your normal sleep schedule and do not forget about daily rituals. This way the return to work and school rhythm will be less painful,” added the psychologist.
Everyone has their own concept of quality rest. It is important to listen to yourself and understand what exactly helps you regain your strength.
“Some people want to recharge their energy during the New Year holidays – to do active sports, attend noisy parties in the city and visit all the exhibitions. Those experiencing social burnout at work may prefer to retreat to the countryside with their favorite book. Try yourself with something new: yoga, drawing, dancing. Long holidays are an opportunity to do something that you have long dreamed of, but have not yet found time for,” Andrievskaya advised.
For many, the New Year is a new starting point. During December, most people are trying to wrap things up so they can start everything “from scratch” on January 1 (especially since the first day of 2024 falls on a Monday). However, we must not forget that this holiday is just another day on the calendar. If it was not possible to complete the work this year, there were reasons for this.
“You should not pay attention to the conclusions that popular bloggers summarize on social networks. Everyone has their own pace. Even mistakes and losses can be turned into positives. No matter what, you need to rest without regrets. Maybe you didn’t have enough time to regain your energy to achieve your goal. And guilt only destroys power,” said the expert.
Also, New Year is a family holiday. It is useful to remember this during the preparation period.
“If you don’t help the hostess with the festive table, she won’t have the strength to celebrate. Try to think over the menu in advance, distribute purchases and responsibilities throughout the house. For example, empower younger members of the family to decorate the house, and men to go to the supermarket for shopping,” the psychologist concluded.
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