While purposed to be a joyful time, the holiday season can bring along much unwanted stress and hassle. It often creates an overwhelming array of demands such as shopping, baking, cleaning, cooking and entertaining. In addition, there is also the current worry of the COVID-19 virus. Concerns about whether you can be present with your loved ones, or that your plans for the holiday look a little different this year due to the pandemic, may also be causing much stress and upset. Tips to prevent holiday stress To help you through it, we’ve put together some practical tips that can minimise the holiday period stress: # 1 – Be realistic Remember that the holiday time doesn’t have to be perfect! Accept that this year, things will likely look a little different for everyone, and that’s OK. Be open to creating new ways around things. For example, if your loved ones … Continue reading Stress & The holidays – Tips for coping