{"id":25376,"date":"2023-11-24T22:13:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T03:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=25376"},"modified":"2023-11-25T10:24:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T15:24:28","slug":"the-holiday-stress-management-playbook-your-guide-to-staying-sane-through-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/health-wellness\/the-holiday-stress-management-playbook-your-guide-to-staying-sane-through-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The Holiday Stress Management Playbook – Your Guide to Staying Sane Through the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season is a notorious stress-stravaganza for many of us. The dizzying array of demands\u2014from gifting expectations to travel logistics to managing family while also<\/em> staying on top of work\u2014can feel like a vice grip on an otherwise festive season. Left unchecked, stress can snowball well beyond a jingle bummer and lead to serious conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to managing stress at home, at work, during travel, and all the moments in between. Because maintaining your wellness during the holidays is more than just ideal\u2014it is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Non-Negotiables for Holiday Season Stress Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get at least<\/em> one massage this month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It may feel hard to find that time for yourself, but the scientifically proven mental health benefits<\/a> of massage make it a no-brainer during stressful times. Having your therapist employ acupressure<\/a> techniques that focus on the hands and feet<\/a> are also helpful for stress management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practice cortisol control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cortisol runs wild during the hectic schedules and high stress of the holidays. Fortunately, there are so many ways to get it in check, we broke the list up into part one<\/a> and part two<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the sun shine in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There may be fewer daylight hours to take advantage of, but that very factor makes sun exposure all the more important during stressful times. Like nature’s Xanax, direct sunlight is scientifically proven<\/a> to help reduce stress, regulate circadian rhythms, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be kind to your gut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are 101 things that can cause digestive woes during the holidays, and stress can be both its cause and<\/em> its result. Stop the vicious cycle of with a few guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n