Between work duties and festivities, this season can be hectic.

A therapist shares tips for managing mental load during the holidays.

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine

Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?

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you might say something along the lines of:

Family, I love you with all of my heart.

I hope you understand and can love me unconditionally the way I love you unconditionally.

Exercise

Exercise is another ritual to add to your self-care checklist, especially during a busy season.

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Heres why: Exercise is a phenomenal stress and anxiety reducer, Bronstein says.

When we exercise, our feel good neurotransmitters likeserotonin and dopaminestart firing.

Asking for help, Bronstein says, is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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Asking for help means you love yourself and care for yourself, she says.

Once you try it, you will feel empowered.

Bronstein offers a few key pieces of advice for this.

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And third, release control ofhowthey help you by allowing them to do things their way without micromanaging.

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