By Joe Fleming
President
ViveHealth.com
Holiday seasons are much anticipated. They allow you to have a momentary break from the usual 9-5 and spend a festive moment with family and friends.
However, this anticipation can lead to expectations for a perfect holiday. With tons of items on our to-do lists like shopping, planning, cooking, gift-wrapping, and more, your holiday could turn into a stressful rather than a relaxing one.
For people suffering from Raynaud’s phenomenon, an unhealthy dose of emotional stress can trigger an attack. That’s why it is best to avoid engaging in stressful activities if you can manage it. But who wants to skip the holidays?
If you want to know how to avoid, or at least minimize, the stress associated with the holiday season, here are some preventive measures that you could help:
- Plan it out
According to research, lack of time has been shown to contribute to holiday stress, with people rushing to get things done. Planning your holiday ahead of time could help relieve stress. Writing down everything could give you a clearer picture of the things that you need to do. Make a checklist and mark your priorities. Being organized could give you some confidence and would less likely lead to a last-minute trip to the mall and forgotten invitations.