Holiday Stress
What is one sign your body gives when you are getting stressed during the holidays?
clenched jaw, tired, headaches, stomach tightness, fast heartbeat
What if your family gathering gets too loud?
Take a break in a quiet room or use noise-canceling headphones.
What is one way to stay warm when you’re outside for a long time?
coat, gloves, hat, moving.
Holiday music should be banned until December 1st.
Agree/Disagree?
Staying up until 4am every night of break.
unhealthy
What could you say if you need a break but don’t want to be rude?
“I need a minute,” “I’m taking a quick break,” “I’ll be right back.”
What if someone gives you a gift you don’t like?
Say “Thank you for thinking of me.” (You don’t have to say you like it.)
What is one winter habit that helps your body stay healthy?
washing hands, sleeping enough, staying hydrated
The best part of break is doing absolutely nothing.
Agree/Disagree?
Ignoring everyone because you want alone time.
unhealthy
What is something you CAN control during holiday stress?
Your breathing, your breaks, your coping tools, your space, who you stand near
What if someone asks you a personal question you don’t want to answer?
Say, “I’m not comfortable talking about that,” or change the topic.
What’s one way to stay active even if you can’t go outside?
dance, use an exercise ball, go to the school gym, do chores around the house, etc.
Break should be extended by a week. (give your why)
Agree/Disagree and why
Setting a spending limit for gifts.
healthy
What is something you can’t control during the holidays?
What other people do, noise, schedule changes, how long an activity lasts
What if someone makes a joke you don’t think is funny — how do you respond without escalating?
any
What’s one way to protect your mental health during long stretches of cold, dark days?
Consistent sleep, getting daylight, moving a little.
New Years Resolutions are pointless? give your why
Agree/Disagree
Using humor to cope with awkward family moments.
healthy if done correctly
What is one positive self-talk phrase you can use when holiday stress builds?
“I can handle this,” “This will pass,” “I can take a break.”
What if you feel your emotions getting big (angry, overwhelmed, upset)?
Use a coping tool- breathing, squeezing a fidget, stepping away.
You are in a terrible mood for no clear reason. What’s one “mood reset” thing you can do in under 30 minutes.
find something funny to laugh at, move my body, take a cat nap, etc.
Share a hot take that you have about the holidays or-
What’s one holiday thing you wish people understood better about you?
ex-I don’t like surprise plans, I need breaks, I talk better one-on-one.
any
Saying no to plans so you can rest.
healthy