The pressure to perform can cause anxiety in any of us. This is especially the case in areas that are really important to us. Since family is a priority in most of our lives, the stress experienced at festive times makes sense. Many people feel great pressure to give their family the best experience ever, as well as to gain love and appreciation. Those of a perfectionist bent of mind can suffer severely when playing the part of festive organiser, and the anxiety experienced becomes no different to any other mental health issue.
If you identify with this condition, spend a little time considering what you can do to maintain your own wellbeing before launching into party season. Doing this will only make you a better festive organiser; more attuned to the needs of others because you yourself are calm and able to reap full enjoyment from the experience. Wellness tips that can support you during this experience include the following:
Start the day with hot water and lemon – this will help support your digestive system through all the rich indulgent food on offer in the holiday season.
Take care of your Vitamin D intake – grey winter weather is a big mood-affecter, so take time to walk in the sunlight everyday. Vitamin D3 supplements can also be a good friend to you; promoting immunity and regulating your hormones.
Incorporate superfoods into your diet – supplements like spirulina will help maintain good nutrition despite your culinary indulgences. Why not start each day with a superfood smoothie, made up of spinach, kale and spirulina?
Spend time on a rebounder – a few minutes jumping on a mini-trampoline everyday will help get your blood flowing and aid detoxification. It will promote the flow of lymphatic fluid, which aids full body cleansing. This can also be a time for letting go and laughing at yourself!
Give yourself a rest – make time within your schedule for ‘not doing’. Constant shifting from one activity to another can have a debilitating effect on emotional wellness, and your family will feel the effects of the stress you’re carrying. Make sure you give yourself a decent portion of ‘me time’ every day.
Be realistic – above all, it’s important not to give yourself impossible goals! The real importance of the holiday season is spending quality time with family and friends. Just let go and appreciate those precious moments.
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