Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Let's face it. Stress and the holidays usually go hand-in-hand. Between crowded shopping malls, parties, family commitments, and gift giving, it's no wonder so many people get stressed out. Although it's difficult to eliminate stress entirely, consider these six tips during the holiday season—and every other day of the year.
- Manage your time efficiently,
- Recognize what you can and can't control,
- Take care of your body,
- Keep your sense of humor,
- Look for ways to help others, and
- Remember the importance of family.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help
For more holiday tips, as well as self-assessment tools, self-help webinars and articles, visit the EAP website [username: BMC; password: EAP]. Take a few minutes to watch the webinar "Holiday Stress: What to Expect and How to Cope."
In addition to resources to help you cope with holiday stress, anxiety or depression, the EAP can help you deal with a broad range of challenges that may affect your life. You can contact the EAP at 1-800-955-6422, 24 hours a day for confidential help.