Wellbeing – Managing Holiday Stress

Overview/Description
The approaching holiday season brings many expectations. Often this makes us feel like we are being pulled in a hundred different directions. There are office parties to attend, family get-togethers to schedule, children’s holiday recitals and gifts to buy. The holidays can be one of the happiest times of the year, yet it can also be one of the most stressful. Maintaining balance and keeping stress from overwhelming you are the keys to an enjoyable holiday season.

This workshop provides an overview of common stressors people encounter during the holidays, and offers “stress buster” tips to help you get the most possible enjoyment out of the season.

Target Audience
Anyone preparing for or anticipating the holiday season.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Identify ways to cope with emotional stressors of the holidays
• List tips for handling family conflicts
• Practice positive self talk
• Identify opportunities to laugh more
Describe how to control unrealistic expectations
• Identify your own limits
• Identify what holiday tasks you can delegate
• Describe a realistic picture of what you and your family can expect during the holidays
Identify your financial limits
• Describe the importance of a holiday budget
• Describe how to involve the family in money conversations
Describe important health considerations
• Create a plan for how to “eat right” during the holidays
• Identify ways to get exercise during the holidays
• Describe ways to avoid the “holiday blues”

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1954949693270121227