Here’s some resources for beating the holiday blues:
-From the National Public Health Information Collective:
- Remember self-care
- Avoid or limit alcohol
- Keep holiday expectations realistic
- Take safety precautions
- Have a plan for stressful moments
- Have support resources on hand
-For workers & leaders, from Fast Company:
- Show kindness to yourself and others
- Keep work flexible during the holidays
- Focus on what you can control
- Talk to a mental health expert
-For kids & families, from Child Mind Institute:
- Be open to change
- Be realistic
- Prep kids for changes in routine
- Give yourself a break
- Be sure to laugh
-From the Mayo Clinic:
- Acknowledge your feelings.
- Volunteer your time
- Be realistic.
- Set aside differences.
