| But you can prepare to minimize it as much as possible. Practice Deep Breathing It may sound simple enough, but one of the biggest causes of stress is that we forget to breathe correctly. So whether it’s taking deep breaths or practicing breathing meditation, you want to make sure to breathe out stress during the holidays. Pace Yourself You’ve been invited to several holidays activities. Before you say yes to all of them, consider the ones you want to go to and the invites you will pass on. It is okay to say no. Meditate As a way to ground yourself and continue to practice self-care during the holiday season, meditating is a great way to combat stress. A few minutes a day has been shown to help relieve tension and stress! Join a Peer Support Group Connect with others who are going through similar issues. Connecting with others has been shown to improve feelings of depression, anxiety, and reduce stress. Find a DBSA Support group in California Find an online DBSA group outside of California Other online support groups |
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