Plan out your calendar
Organise your fortnight or so off from school or university so not to overbook your calendar! You don’t want to waste all your holidays trying to keep up with your plans. Remember that you are allowed to reject an invitation if you feel that it will affect your mental health.
Buy your presents early to avoid last-minute panic!
Making sure you get the perfect present is a stressful activity and this could take time! Get your shopping done at least a week earlier than the event and remember that vouchers are a thing if you’re not sure what to buy!
Maybe skip that extra serving?
That extra plate of nanna’s pasta or that panettone may look tempting now but overeating will make you feel drowsy and more prone to a bad mood. Many end up regretting their decision so avoid that by respecting your stomach’s boundaries, sticking your guns, and say no if you’re full!
Go easy at that open bar…
Christmas is a time to celebrate and make merry! But how can you do that with that massive hangover? Try moderating your alcohol intake these holidays to make memories and remember them! Also, not only does drinking too much have negative side-effects on your body but it also tends to make you more impulsive – causing you to do or say things you might regret when you’re sober.
Get enough sleep!
Going out and staying up late may seem like part of the fun of the holidays but studies show that sticking to a healthy 6-9 hours of sleep will make you feel more energised and hence happier and productive this December.
Log off and tune in…
As cheesy as this sounds, your presence is the best present you can give to your loved ones, so make sure to give your time to those around you! Grand gestures are not necessary, just listening to someone and small acts of kindness go a long way! Christmas is after all a time to bond and one should take this time to spend it with the ones you love.
Be your own gift
All this sudden social interaction might be a little overwhelming for some of us and so it is important to leave some time in our schedule to reset and relax! Read a book or watch a movie, take a walk outside or go shopping for yourself! Whatever makes you feel safe and happy!
Find time to study!
Yes! This goes without saying that although Christmas is a time for celebration, exams and assignments are just around the corner… No need to despair as long as you reserve some hours a day to revising and working on your studies.
Did the thought of exams freak you out a little just now? If your stomach just dropped and heart skipped a beat at the thought of the pressure that lies ahead, fear not! Betapsi is organising the perfect workshop for you!
Join us at Take Off’s Events Room on Friday 14th December at noon for an interactive chance to learn how to handle your exam stress that can hinder your performance on the day, and turn it into productive motivation for success!
