10 Ways To Manage Year-End Pressure
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min read
Written by: Claire Muller, Executive Contributor
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With the holiday season loading, it can be lonely for those hanging on by a thread. The last few weeks of the year and pressure mounts with all that we’ve been through, what we still need to complete, planning for the holiday and the coming year.
We all know the feeling of having done everything we could and feeling like we are not even close to where we would like to be. Productivity, creativity, motivation and the ability to concentrate on small tasks seem overwhelming If you’re counting the days to the holidays or to the new year, you’ve probably had enough. You are not alone.
Here are 10 ideas to re-energize:
Stop doing what you’re doing and have a 10-minute time out. Get up and make yourself a cup of tea.
Take care of your body. Eat regularly and have a well-balanced diet. Take a good multi-vitamin and get some good rest
If you need time alone, make it count. Do me-time activities that give you a break from reality and make you feel good about yourself. A good example would be self-care. When you’re looking good, it lifts your mood. The look-good and feel-good energy do wonders.
Set aside some downtime to recharge your batteries, even if it’s only for a short while. It will be worth it as you gain a mini break from a task, returning with clarity and perspective.
Start moving and get some exercise. A walk, run, or gym session is rejuvenating, even if it’s a quick workout at home. It’s an excellent way to detox your body and mind.
Prayer and meditation are calming. Prayer is my favourite activity to break the cycle and quiet the mind.
Breathing exercises help you to compose yourself and think in the heat of the moment about your next action steps.
Music is great to pull you out of low energy and bad moods, especially if it’s happy music that makes dancing irresistible—cue the dance music and dance to your heart’s content.
Practice gratitude. Gratitude is an art, and it shifts the mind from being problem-focused to being solution-driven. Learn to see the blessing and silver lining when it is difficult to think of a reason to be grateful.
Start journalling, it helps take stock of thoughts and feelings. It lets you get a few things off your chest and possibly change your perception.
Looking after your mental and emotional well-being is acceptable and recommended. Permission without guilt – decline invites that would make you feel more drained. Release some pressure by delegating tasks that don’t need your attention.
Please seek professional assistance if more than one of the following symptoms is the norm and not an exception.
Physical
Frequent headaches
Appetite changes and digestive issues
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Frequent sickness
Muscular aches and pains
Behaviour
Isolating and withdrawing yourself from any social interaction
Abusing food, alcohol and drugs
Being snappy and taking your frustrations out on
It’s the holiday season, and whether you celebrate or not, it can be stressful. Be gentle with yourself.
Claire Muller, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Claire Muller has 23 years of experience and worked in corporate and government institutions. She is a qualified trainer and assessor, helping organizations with leadership development. She is a certified NLP Practioner, and her coaching toolbox includes Life, Business, Executive, Abundance, Creativity, Enneagram and Hypnotherapy. Claire's forte is Personal Mastery and love's mindset work, challenging limiting beliefs and thinking patterns and reframing those thoughts with positivity. She believes in self-development and is in the process of completing her masters in NLP. Her passion is to serve and empower others, coaching Leaders and Executives from around the globe.
