Even though the holidays are over, one can still experience stress and anxiety. Tough transitions following the holiday season can include returning to work and dealing with finances after holiday spending, not to mention the winter blues. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions, including sadness or disappointment.
Here are some strategies to help you overcome stress during this period and support your mental well-being:
Take time for yourself: Practicing self-compassion is essential for feeling balanced and renewed as you enter the new year.
Reestablish Your Routine: Getting back into a consistent routine with sleep, meals and physical activity can provide structure and can help ease the transition back to everyday life.
Practice Mindfulness: Meditation and deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress and improve emotion regulation.
Set Realistic Goals: Focus on manageable tasks and prioritize what’s important.
Stay Connected: Maintain communication with friends and family.
Exercise: Physical activity is a natural mood booster and stress reducer. Even a daily walk can help.
Plan Something: Scheduling activities can help give you something to look forward to and can combat feelings of post-holiday letdown.
Seek Support: If a low mood is interfering with your daily life, consider reaching out to a mental health professional.
We can help you regroup after the holidays are over. We are here with confidential, level-of-care assessments, available by telephone. Call Wyoming Behavioral Institute today at 800-457-9312 or visit us at wbihelp.com to learn more.
Outpatient individual and family counseling, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression and teen intensive outpatient programming is offered by the Wyoming Behavioral Institute Outpatient and Telehealth Clinic. Call 307-439-2139 for information or to schedule an appointment.
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