Take the Stress Out of Your Holiday Season! | AFC Urgent Care Memphis

The holiday season can have its ups and downs. While it’s nice to be able to get together with loved ones, there can also be some stress that comes with this time of year.

That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis wants to offer some suggestions on how you can limit the holiday stress—and get back to the fun side of the season.

‘Tis the season to take care of yourself! Let’s look at some ways you can do so this season.

Enjoy Some Vitamin D

Yes, it might be cold outside. But you need to make sure you are getting outside and exposing yourself to some vitamin D. (And, no, running errands does not count.)

Instead, take a hike on a nearby trail like Big River Crossing or Wolf River Refuge Trailhead. During the winter season, depression and seasonal affective disorder can sneak up on you. By getting enough vitamin D and enjoying the fresh air, you can fight back against symptoms of SAD, which include:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Lack of concentration
  • Loneliness
  • Mood swings
  • Sleep deprivation

Keep Up With Your Daily Routine

Routines aren’t just important for kids, they’re vital for adults, too.

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, things can get crazy—fast. If you aren’t careful, your schedule can get out of whack and you can easily overbook yourself.

Therefore, do what you can to keep a daily routine and minimize what you say “yes” to this holiday season.

This time of year is meant to be enjoyed—not to make you worn out each and every day.

Let It Go!

If you are aiming for perfection in your holiday preparations or the gifts you give, stop. You’re traveling down a path to a stress-filled holiday season.

While it’s important to have a plan, you also need to learn how to let go of perfection. So, you brought store-bought cookies to your child’s holiday party. So what? If that meant you got to bed early and enjoyed a restful night’s sleep, then it was the right choice!

Is the stress getting to be too much? Visit AFC Urgent Care Memphis today to make sure your symptoms aren’t due to an underlying health condition.