Tips to a Stress-Free Holiday and Lifestyle

Well, here we are again – Halloween is a fading memory and Thanksgiving and the rest of the Holiday season is upon us. It used to be that the so-called “holiday season” didn’t start until close to the actual holidays – but now it seems to start even before the pumpkins are off your front porch!

During the holiday season, research surveys routinely show that more than HALF of us feel overwhelmed by the stress of Thanksgiving or Christmas or Hanukkah – meaning that all this holiday-cheer causes us as much stress as do dentist visits and speeding tickets!

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), more than half of all women (51%) and men (43%) in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays – enough stress to put them at increased risk for physical and mental health effects. Juggling work and added family responsibilities, such as planning for holiday gatherings, shopping for gifts and cooking, leave many of us feeling like we can’t take time to relax while we’re struggling to get everything done for the holidays.
Luckily, we have a lot of options for controlling stress. Stress management, regular exercise, and a balanced diet can all help to control the stress response and keep metabolic balance right where it should be – but, what else can you do to help maintain metabolic balance during the Holiday Season? Here are my “Top 5” ways to resist the detrimental health effects of stress:

1. Have an “outlet” (a hobby or some diversion outside of work)…
2. Do whatever you can to make the sources of your stress more “predictable” or learn to develop more “control” over those stressors – this means to identify patterns related to when your stressors might appear…
3. Hang out with friends (avoid social isolation) – tough times are always easier when you’re around other people – and the Holidays are the perfect time to get together with family and friends…
4. Learn to tell the difference between “big” issues and “little” issues… and learn to “look on the bright side” (really) – as simplistic as it sounds, the fact that you can look to “what is improving” in a given situation can help to psychologically buffer the stress in others areas of your life…
5. Supplement Strategically – research shows that Eleviv™ can help maintain metabolic balance, improve mood, and reduce fatigue levels.

In bringing this balance into our Holiday Seasons, we’re better able to resist the detrimental health effects of stress and less likely to suffer the “Bah-Humbugs” that so many of us succumb to each year. By maintaining metabolic balance during the most stressful time of year, we’ll all be happier and healthier in the New Year. Happy Holidays!

8 Responses to “Tips to a Stress-Free Holiday and Lifestyle”

1. Debbie Dalessio says:

   11/20/2009 at 12:00 pm

   I couldn’t agree with you more! I believe exercise is crucial in maintaining that balance we are striving for. I wish everyone would maintain their “feel good” hormones with regular, daily exercise and proper supplementation. I have noticed a huge difference in my own fitness levels since I have been taking Eleviv. My energy just will not stop! Even when I am low on sleep, I just keep on going!
2. RS Mallory, Compassionate Marketing says:

   11/22/2009 at 11:37 am

   The upcoming holidays are about “Sharing”, so be sure to share these insightful tips AND have plenty of Eleviv and XANGO Juice on hand to share with your Holiday guests. Our new Juni Product line is not only natural but as we detox our families we will decrease the physical stress on our bodies! Juni products and Eleviv make great Stocking Stuffers and Holiday gifts too!
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   12/08/2009 at 5:13 pm

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   12/08/2009 at 5:14 pm

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   12/08/2009 at 5:14 pm

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   12/08/2009 at 5:15 pm

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8. personal body armor says:

   12/17/2009 at 9:07 pm

   This is one of my favorite blogs. Great job moderating. And very insightful articles. Rarely does a site keep me coming back. I hope everyone enjoys the holidays.