This holiday season, explore how you can avoid some of the financial stress for once.

Combating the Financial Stress of the Holidays

While everyone’s financial situation is different, methods of managing money around the holidays are applicable to everyone.

To keep the stress at bay, try these tips from Talkspace therapist Amy Cirbus, PhD, LMHC:

Avoiding Holiday Burnout

Burnout can occur in many forms, financial and otherwise, especially during the busy holiday season. If you’re having trouble concentrating, or feeling exhausted, fatigued, or feeling irritable, you may be suffering from burnout. While there are manytips to combat burnout— including setting boundaries and learning to say no — the chaos of the holidays isn’t always easy to step away from.

To help you stay fresh and rejuvenated, Cirbus provides three easy ways toavoid holiday burnout.

Set your limits

Set financial limits on what you’re going to do for the holidays-ahead of time. Give yourself permission to say no to as much as you need to. Recognize you can’t do it all. Maintaining your contented holiday feelings is more important than checking the boxes of a bunch of holiday cliches.

Keep your priorities straight

Connect to your values and remember why holidays matter toyou. It’s not about who gets what — try to prioritize your to-do list based on what is most important to you and your loved ones, and if you have the time, then focus on helping others get things done.

Reframe the holidays

Instead of focusing on the commercial and material aspects of the holidays, which contribute to the feeling of hustle and bustle — try to focus on the true spirit of the holidays: being together. Make your own traditions, maybe without gifts at all. Really try to make that time together valuable and remember to set aside some time for yourself as well. Self-care is very important around the holidays when schedules get busier and obligations seem overwhelming.

While the holidays are a time for giving to others, it’s important to take care of Y.O.U., too. If you find yourself having a hard time dealing with burnout, or other stress, talking to a licensed therapist can be extremely beneficial. We could all use a little support to feel healthier and happier every day, if you’re ready to talk to a therapist,get matched today.

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