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Spark joy during the holidays and beyond with these tips
Plus, resources you can share with your clients
While the holiday season is a time for celebration, it can also exacerbate feelings of stress, grief, anxiety and sadness. Whether it’s pressure to create the picture-perfect holiday, navigating family dynamics or dealing with loneliness and/or social anxiety, this time of year can pose many challenges.
4 ways to channel joy this holiday season
- Check in with yourself: Acknowledging and validating your feelings can help you address negative emotions and make space for positive ones. Taking a step back can help ensure you don’t become overwhelmed.
- Engage in self-care activities: Remembering to prioritize activities that enhance your wellbeing, such as exercise, adequate sleep, nutritious food, reading or a relaxing bath can help you find moments of joy during the holiday busyness.
- Volunteer and connect: Helping others can be a powerful way to lift your spirits. Volunteering at events like food, toy and winter clothing drives can help you meet new people, overcome feelings of loneliness and increase your overall positivity and health.
- Create meaningful traditions: Establishing new ways to celebrate can bring comfort and joy. Whether it’s celebrating at a different location, preparing a special dish or honoring the memory of a loved one, creating unique memories can foster a positive outlook.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System
What is your favorite way to cultivate joy during the holidays and beyond? Share your thoughts with us at Editor@MagellanHealth.com.
Magellan joins with you in planning for emotional wellbeing and celebration. May your holidays and those of your friends, family and clients be full of peace and joy.
Need inspiration for finding joy during the holidays?
- Explore these tips to help spark joy for yourself, or share with friends, family and clients (PDF).
- Focus on happy holiday memories with the happiness jar activity (PDF).
- Visit www.MagellanHealthcare.com/holidays for English and Spanish resources you can use and share, including our toolkit with other tip sheets, poster, digital sign and Zoom background.