Feel like your energy is being drained right now?
Holiday fatigue is realhere’s how to cope, according to experts.
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All the different stressorswork deadlines, family obligations, you name itcan leave one feeling emotionally and physically exhausted.
Its possible to start attending to your holiday fatigue in real time.
(Which explains why its easy to feel tired and lethargic at odd times.)
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At a certain point and with enough triggers, we can develop a lack of resilience.
Feeling in danger of holiday fatigue, overwhelm, or even burnout?
Read on for suggestions on managing your holiday fatigue.
However, quite often the fatigue is a result of chronic stress.
Pinpointing where your stress stems from can help you reverse-engineer a solution.
Sleep hygiene can be a great place to start, says Crofton.
If you might, Crofton also suggests watching the sunset.
Utilize self-compassion to determine whether keeping the same level of energy makes sense under the circumstances, Gallagher says.
Perhaps its not healthy or feasible for you to keep your stamina or pace consistent all season long.
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This could lead to burnout at the end of a long push to override your needs throughout the holidays.
We know that there is always going to be stress in our lives.
The key is how were able to respond to stress over time, adds Crofton.
Its important that we work on building stress resilience through practices like meditation, breathing, and exercise.
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Setting boundaries can be emotionally taxing.
She recommends reflecting on what helps you recalibrate after a big energy spend.
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