Massage Therapy: Dealing With Holiday Stress

The holiday season can be delightful- and stressful! There is so much to do, between the shopping, endless holiday parties, traveling and entertaining family and friends. It is no wonder that so many people feel overwhelmed as the holidays approach. It is important to pace yourself and find ways to relieve some of this tension and stress, so that you can enjoy this special time of year.

Tips on Coping With the Holidays

While we cannot do your shopping for you or cook that holiday dinner, we can give you some tips to help you sanely cope with the holiday madness. It is important to take care of yourself, especially during this busy time of year. While it may seem like there is not enough time during these crazy weeks in December to focus on your health, don’t let your massage or facial take a back seat. Carve time out for yourself and be pre-emptive about your own pain and stress management.

During the next few weeks, make an effort to:

• Have some quiet time each day. Give yourself a half an hour to just relax and clear your head. Take a bath with some therapeutic bath salts, sit alone in a park or just lay down on the couch. Even a few minutes of doing nothing can help you get your second wind to finish the day.
• Make time to exercise. Exercise is one of the best stress relievers you can use. It does not have to be a full workout at the gym; it can be a fast walk or jog around the neighborhood or even the mall. Getting your blood pumping and feel the tension leave your body.
• Have a plan. One of the reasons we get stressed during the holidays is that it seems like there is just too much to do in such a short period of time. Being organized and having a plan can help relieve this stress. Write down your to-do list and schedule it out over the next few weeks. Breaking up the tasks into smaller, manageable daily lists can help you visualize how to get it all done.
• Schedule a relaxing massage. You need to give yourself some “me” time, even during the chaos of the holidays. Consider it an investment in your sanity. Schedule a Massage and even a facial in the midst of the holiday madness to let yourself unwind and release some of that tension. It is the perfect way to rejuvenate your mind and body when your stress level is at the highest. Schedule your appointment to follow a particularly grueling day to give you incentive to finish everything you have on your list.

Do not let the holiday stress run you ragged. Let our expert Massage Therapists and Skin Therapist at Massage Heights work out some of that tension to help you relax and enjoy this festive season. You deserve to give yourself a gift, and what better gift can you give yourself than a gift of health and well-being with a massage gift certificate?