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Prioritizing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Remaining sane when the world goes mad once a year
Christmas and other holidays are upon us. However, with all the holiday cheer and purchasing of presents, there also comes, for many people, a sense of dread. Some people have families of origin that are toxic, and others have no one at all.
This article focuses on prioritizing your mental well-being during the holidays, including New Year’s.
What is Mental Wellness
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental wellness as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to his or her community.”
Emotional wellness reflects your ability to deal with and understand your feelings. It involves focusing on your thoughts and feelings plus monitoring any reactions you have that define your identity and barriers to what may make you emotionally unwell.
Mental wellness allows you to:
· Recognize your abilities.
· Work productively
· Cope with daily stress
