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Create realistic expectations , don’t try to make this the perfect holiday

Living Well Tip of the Week. Approximately 30% of people experience worry & anxiety during the holiday season. Top 10 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress. Create realistic expectations , don’t try to make this the perfect holiday Learn to say “no” to extra obligations that might stress you out

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Create realistic expectations , don’t try to make this the perfect holiday

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  1. Living Well Tip of the Week Approximately 30% of people experience worry & anxiety during the holiday season. Top 10 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress • Create realistic expectations, don’t try to make this the perfect holiday • Learn to say “no” to extra obligations that might stress you out • At least once a day practice a relaxation technique • Get involved in a volunteer activity where you help others • Tap into your creativity & create hand-made gifts • Eat & drink sensibly, & get plenty of exercise & sleep • Practice being a peacemaker if family squabbles erupt • Set a holiday spending budget • Create a new holiday tradition that doesn’t cost anything • Reflect on the deeper meaning & spirit of the holidays For tips on how to prevent or reduce holiday stress, go to the Living Well Health for Stress Management Programs. Go to www.webmdhealth.com/ut and select “Living Healthy” on the top banner. Also, The UT Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a benefit of your UT employment, which provides confidential, professional assistance to help you resolve problems that affect your personal life or job performance. Visit http://www.livingwell.utsystem.edu/eap.htm to find your Find your local Institution’s EAP Office. *Living Well Health Manager powered by WebMD Program available to UT SELECT members-Employees, Retirees, Dependents, Surviving Spouses and COBRA participants.

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