Getting Good Sleep During the Holidays
The holidays can be quite stressful for families, and for anyone who is participating in the hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays. So what are some ways to avoid burnout during the holidays? Here are some tips:
- Slow Down. Take time to focus on your task with intention. Rushing through your activities, shopping, and chores does not benefit you. Take a moment to breathe deeply and count to 10 slowly. This helps bring you back to the present moment so you can attack your task with clarity and complete it feeling good.
- Ask for Help. Often we forget that we have a support system! Friends, family, children, coworkers, your spouse and others in your life may be able to help lessen your load, if you let them. Speak up and see who can help you this year, and perhaps you can find someone you can help in exchange.
- Get Good Sleep. Getting good sleep during the holidays may seem challenging, but it’s certainly rewarding. Tip 1: Try using blackout curtains so you can sneek in a nap during the daytime hours. Tip 2: If you’re consistently not sleeping well, call Maui Bed Store and get an appointment to check out new mattress models. It may the missing element from your snooze fest!
- Express Gratitude. Some people are surprised to discover that focusing on gratitude with a daily practice can reduce stress in their lives! Try writing a list at the end of the day describing 10 things you feel grateful for. Repeat the next day, but add 5 more to the list, so it’s 15. Each day, try adding more items to your list until your day includes 100 grateful things. Continue this practice if you find it helps you relax – during the holidays and all year round!