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Ten Tips For Surviving The Holidays
By Oris Martin, Fitness Director, that sense of loss and spend on gifts. Don’t try to buy happiness or friendships with
Acts Retirement-Life Communities loneliness. gifts. Homemade gifts are usually much appreciated.
Even those who are 6. Don’t go overboard – Don’t overindulge in food and
For most, the holidays are a time of celebration and not under stress prior alcohol to drown your sorrow.
merriment, but for others they can also be a time of stress, to the holidays can find 7. Don’t skip exercise – Regular physical activity is an
sadness, guilt, depression and alienation. This time can be themselves overwhelmed; effective way to manage stress. Any type of aerobic activity
especially difficult for those who are alone or have recently maneuvering heavy that increases your heart rate can be a stress buster. These
experienced the loss of a loved one through separation – such traffic on the streets, include brisk walking, swimming laps, stationary or outdoor
as a child leaving home, divorce or death. Images of happy overcrowded stores and the search for the perfect gift for biking, and dancing.
families celebrating the holidays together serve to reinforce everyone on their list. Here are some tips on coping with 8. Practice Relaxation and Meditation – Breathing
holiday stress: exercises are also a convenient and effective way to relieve
1. Acknowledge your feelings – Realize that you’re not stress that anyone can do. Next time you feel stressed, focus
alone. If you’ve suffered a loss, it’s perfectly normal to feel on taking deep, controlled breaths. Meditation, the Eastern
Thank You So Much sad. One of the simple things that you can do to relieve stress practice of intentionally focusing on things and surroundings
is to discuss your feelings with family and friends. While this
that are peaceful, is another invaluable tool in handling stress.
may not in itself produce a resolution, sharing what burdens When practiced regularly, it not only relieves stress but can
We would like to thank the Boca Pointe Community you with others does give some relief. help prevent future distress by enabling you to better handle
for your donations to The Pap Corps, as well as the 2. Reach out to others – You many not feel like and overcome difficult situations.
outpouring of love and support at the passing of our socializing, but before you turn down that invitation to a 9. Play Brain Games – Puzzles, word searches, Sudoku
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daughter-in-law, Heidi Taylor. social event, consider how simply being with others can help and other thinking games are not only good brain teasers, but
Claire and Alan Taylor relieve stress and depression. Volunteering to help others is they can provide some relief from stress because they require
another way to help lift your spirits. concentration and focus.
3. Recognize that things do change – Focusing on the 10. Seek Professional Help – If your feelings of sadness
way things were in the past may extend your depression. persist for a long time despite your best efforts, don’t be afraid
Beginning some new traditions of your own will help you to seek professional help. Going to someone trained in grief
Are You Watching heal and move forward. counseling or stress management can validate your feelings
and help you move forward.
4. Plan ahead – Make lists before going shopping, and
Your Speed? only go shopping with purpose on specific days. Make time Enjoy the holidays!
Oris Martin,
for some fun events such as baking and visiting friends.
5. Stick to a budget – Decide in advance how much to Fitness Director, Acts Retirement-Life Communities
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