Festive Season Stress
The festive season is meant to be a time of celebration and joy but can easily become a period plagued by high stress and distress. The festive holiday period is often a hugely busy time and as a result people can get super-stressed, tired and argumentative with family and others.
Some of the reasons people get stressed at this time include:
- working long hours to get things finished before the holidays
- worrying about the financial cost of buying presents
- getting all the celebration shopping done in time
- overdoing it with too many family, work or social events
- spending time with or without family
- travelling away from home
It is important to take some time for yourself during this time. Because the festive season is often jam-packed with family visits and activities, it’s worthwhile making sure you have time out just to relax and be in your own space.
This may be as simple as taking half an hour to:
- go for a walk
- phone a friend
- find a quiet space to relax
- put your headphones on and close your eyes
- read a book
- listen to music
- do something fun
Above all, if you find that things are getting on top of you, reach out and talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.
How to Access a Psychologist at CQ Psych Services:
- Contact us directly by calling 07 49726929 or email admin@cqpsychservices.com.au
- Ask your GP or health professional to refer you to our clinic.
- Come in and see our friendly staff at Shop 1 & 2, 13 Tank Street, Gladstone QLD 4680.
- Visit our website and complete a ‘Contact Us’ form and one of our friendly staff will reply to your enquiry. Website: https://cqpsychservices.com.au/
Author: Suzie Humphrey