Christmas can be a significant source of anxiety, so we are looking at ways to reduce your stress this year. Many people feel overwhelmed by the expectation to give extravagant gifts, combined with a lack of time and money, which can often contribute to Christmas stress during the holiday season.

With all the cooking, decorating, visiting, and gift exchanges, the holidays seem more like trying to meet a high-pressure deadline than an enjoyable experience. So today, we are sharing a few tips to reduce Christmas stress to ease the strain you may encounter over the holidays.

Have a plan

I always say a failure to plan is a plan to fail. Try to prioritize the things you have to do and buy. Then delegate responsibility for specific tasks to other friends, co-workers, and family members. Teamwork makes the dream work, and this will reduce your workload.

Set a budget

Make sure all your usual expenses are handled, so you stay caught up on your regular bills. Once these core items have been accounted for in your budget, you can calculate how much you can spend on gifts. Being realistic about your budget will help you not overspend and stress yourself out.

Shop online

Being out in the hustle and bustle of the season may seem like an enjoyable experience. Still, it can be stressful, with hundreds of other stressed people trying to find the perfect gift too.

Make it even easier for yourself and visit the Breathe Chile Shop for all your gift-giving needs!

If you haven’t already tried it, you may also be able to do your food shopping online and have it delivered directly to your door.

Breathe Chile and have some fun

Don’t forget the reason for the season. Breathe deeply through your nose, hold for 10 seconds and then breathe slowly out through your mouth; repeat for a few minutes to instantly help reduce stressful Christmas feelings.

Also, laughing goes a long way in support of your mental health. Laughing lightens your mood, stimulates your heart, lungs, and muscles, and releases endorphins. Laughter also will boost your circulation, help your muscles relax, and lessens stress-related physical symptoms.

Finding positive, healthy ways to reduce Christmas stress will decrease many adverse health effects. Finding techniques to reduce or eliminate stress that work best for you will ensure you have a stress-free Christmas.

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