How to Mindfully Deal With Thanksgiving and Holiday Anxiety
While the holiday season can often be referred to as "the most wonderful time of the year", it can also sometimes feel like the most stressful time of the year. During the holidays, we are often so focused on what everyone else needs from us - friends, parents, spouses, children - that our own needs get pushed to the wayside. Booking holiday travel, gift-buying and making time for extended family can often seem to take priority over all else. However, neglecting our own needs can lead us to feel anxious, depressed and certainly overwhelmed. The chaos of the holiday season makes it a time that it is especially important to be mindful of taking care of our own needs - because frankly, if we're not intentional about it, it likely won't happen. Read on for tips on managing Thanksgiving anxiety and holiday stress.