Managing Holiday Stress

What is stress?

• mental or emotional strain from adverse or demanding circumstances

• pressure or tension exerted on a material object

What are some of the leading holiday stressors?

• Lack of money and time

• Too many gifts and food

There is only one way to relieve stress

• True

• False

Positive ways to manage holiday stress

• Wait it out, break your routine and indulge

• Listening to music, going on a walk and meditation

• Utilize your support system

• Blue and Yellow

• Green and Yellow

Negative ways to manage stress

• Isolating

• Physically Acting Out

• Displacing your emotions

• All of the above

True or False...

I can see any member of the Sport Psychology Team?

• True

• False