WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Balance your life between work, play, family, and social obligations. Avoid situations that trigger tension and anxiety.

Spend quality time with others. Don't isolate and succumb to loneliness. Balance this with solitude (quality time alone) to recharge your batteries.

Know your limits, including financial. When possible, delegate duties or share chores. Learn to say "NO." You can't do everything perfectly.

Set priorities. Do what is important to you. Let the rest go until later without feeling guilty.

Do "feel good things:" soak in a hot bath, listen to good music, get a massage, meditate, take a walk.

Exercise regularly and eat balanced meals (carry your own healthy food with you on your flights).

Develop/maintain nurturing relationships. Share feelings with those you trust.

Maintain a sense of humor. Laughter is a massage for your insides.

Postpone making major decisions.

Realize others are also under stress. Allow them to own their problems; don't take them on as yours.

Be aware of your feelings and express them appropriately. Give yourself permission to feel awful, but don't overlook your blessings.

Be charitable to yourself as well as others.

Don't neglect your spiritual side. Faith makes things possible; it doesn't make them easy.
 

USA MEC EAP Chairperson
Deborah A McCormick
DMcCormick@afausairways.org
401-225-1459

 

"Flight Attendants Helping Flight Attendants"