Despite the holidays being marketed as “the most wonderful time
of the year," many people still experience heightened feelings
of stress, sadness, and anxiousness during this time. These holiday
blues could be attributed to any of the following:
Loneliness
End-of-year career stress
The financial strain that can come with gift-giving
Unrealistic holiday expectations
Family gatherings
—not to mention, the added layer of stress that has inherently
come with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taking time to clear your mind, slow down, and temporarily
remove yourself from the hustle and bustle of the holidays
can be an effective way to manage stress and feelings
of anxiousness. How, you ask? Try coloring!
Coloring is not just for children, and studies show
that coloring can actually relax your brain.
The simple act of coloring can temporarily take the attention
of yourself or the stressors in your life and help
you feel more relaxed. Print out the stress-relief coloring
page above or gift it to a loved one this season. This is
a great activity for a quick mental health break during
the day if you feel stress coming on or to unwind in the evening.
More information can be found HERE.
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