10 Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress – Instantly
Kristen Brown, Founder & President, Happy Hour Effect LLC
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes gift-giving, entertaining, parties, kids’ events, travel and weather issues, emotional overload and many other stressors that can overload us. As a widow mom, entrepreneur, writer and speaker on all things work/life balance and stress management-related, I have pulled together 10 of the most simple, effective ways to reduce the symptoms of holiday stress (or everyday stress). Each one takes just seconds to do and they have been scientifically-proven to help our bodies and minds function more effectively! In moments you will feel less anxiety and more balance with some nice health benefits as a bonus. Check out the list and try each one when holiday craziness overcomes you.
1. Breathe deeply.
2. Spend time with your kids.
3. Do something nice for someone else.
4. Sip green tea and grab a healthy snack.
5. Take a walk or run.
6. Take a nap.
7. Play with your pet.
8. Meditate.
9. Hug someone.
10. Let it go and walk away.
Another tip that deserves its own mention is to put yourself in others’ shoes. Would you rather receive a gift card or a gift you don’t want no matter how thoughtful? Would you rather enjoy a laid back holiday party or a super-formal gathering? Do you prefer simple, traditional decorations or over-the-top glitz? Do you want your kids to value human connection and the spirit of the holidays or to learn self-indulgent materialism and over-the-top spending? Once you realize that your stress may be caused by overcomplicating something that should be about peace, joy and love, you and your loved ones will be much happier and healthier too!
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Kristen Brown is the founder and President of Happy Hour Effect LLC, an award-nominated stress management and health supplement company she started after her young husband’s unexpected death left her a widow of an infant at age 31. She developed an award-nominated health supplement for stress called Happy Hour Effect that is carried at GNC stores nationwide that has been featured at Oscars, MTV Movie Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards and other Hollywood events. It has been seen on the pages of Lucky, Working Mother, Shape, Natural Solutions, US Weekly and March magazine. Kristen’s memoir, “The Best Worst Thing”, about her journey through grief to entrepreneurship is forthcoming in early 2011. For more information on Kristen, Happy Hour Effect or to buy the health supplement, please visit the site below.
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