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Senior Fitness with Symbria 9 self-care tips to support your mental well-being during the holidays
2. Acknowledge your feelings Every feeling you experience is valid. Give yourself permission to feel each feeling. You may experience opposing feelings, like grief and joy, during the holiday, and that is okay. Using an emotion checklist can help you better identify your feelings. You may find it helpful to write down your feelings in a journal or share them with someone you trust. 3. Learn to say “no” It can be tempting to say “yes” to everything, especially at the holidays. If you say “yes” to something when you wanted to say “no,” it can lead to feelings of resentment and being overwhelmed. Remember that “no” is a complete sentence, and you do not have to explain your choice to others. 4. Be realistic There are only 24 hours in a day. Make a list of all the events and obligations you have during the holiday season and prioritize them. Know that it is okay to decline an invitation or to make a conscious choice to participate in only a certain number of holiday events during a given timeframe. For example, you may decide to only participate in 1 event each weekend.
1. Practice gratitude Research shows that those who practice gratitude not only reduce their stress levels but also feel less pain, get better sleep, have stronger immune systems, experience healthier relationships, and perform better professionally. Gratitude has also been shown to motivate people to make healthier food choices. Gratitude can be practiced in a variety of ways. y Create a gratitude jar : When you feel gratitude, write that experience down on a piece of paper and place it in the jar. Each month, pull out a few experiences to read and maybe share with others. y Start a gratitude journal: every day, write down at least one thing you were grateful for that day. It could be as simple as a beautiful flower, someone who smiled at you, or even getting out of bed.
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