#stress Still working on “holiday blues” and ways to increase your joy and decrease your sadness or mild depression. As always, if the feeling of sadness is overwhelming please call 988. Help is always available.
For those just feeling stressed – here’s one way to stave off the holiday blues.
Learn to say NO. “The holidays often mean that there are more people asking for help and making demands on your time and resources. Holiday party invites can turn into stressful social obligations. Small favors for friends can morph into huge projects that you didn’t anticipate. Avoid overcommitting by knowing your limits and learning how to say “no.”. By saying no to others, you are often saying YES to loved ones – YES, I want to be more present, YES I love spending time with you, YES you are more important to me than …. Reliable RN loves talking about balance. You control the balance it’s just tougher this time of year.
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