re: 7 Supplements That Help Fight Holiday Stress

Almond — 12/3/2019 11:48:27 PM

I find that not going places I do not want to go and not doing things I do not want to do helps tremendously. I try to limit my exposure to these types of things. When I absolutely must meet a disagreeable social obligation, I try to follow it up with a special treat that I can look forward to. For example, I had to accompany my husband to such an event recently because it is what spouses do. So, next week, we are getting together with special friends for a nice quiet dinner that we will all enjoy. Both hubby and I decided we will skip an upcoming event. I have noticed that we are usually asked to do all the work and no one else helps out--I am generous, but don't need to place myself in a situation where I get taken advantage of. (It is kind of humorous, now, to observe all the officers, who have not actually done any work themselves, trying to find people willing to do the work.) IMO, organizations like this should cease to exist... when people cannot even say "thank you". I think a lot of stress is self-induced. Just learning to say "no" helps alleviate a lot of stress.