Managing Holiday Stress

With the holidays approaching quickly, everyone is looking at their “to do” list and trying to figure out just how they are going to fit everything in. Whether you are finishing up school work or trying to figure out when to see family and friends, it’s no secret that these times can be stressful. The question is, what are you going to do to manage your stress? As a student in a rigorous and demanding field of study, you owe it to yourself to do whatever you can to recharge your batteries. Let’s face it, you don’t get many opportunities to give yourself a break so take advantage of the time you have! By taking some much needed time off, you set yourself up for a successful start to classes and/or rotations.

Here are some simple, yet often overlooked tips to taking full advantage of your holiday breaks:

• Schedule downtime for sleep and relaxing
• Prioritize holiday invitations
• Keep old traditions alive, but be open to adding new ones
• Make your favorite holiday snack
• Spend time with the people you care about, but also leave time for yourself
• Watch funny movies

For more tips on managing holiday stress, click here. And remember to sit back and relax – you’ve earned yourself a break!

Madelyn Saylor joined Aureus Medical Group in early 2012. She works as a Student Recruiter in the Rehab Therapy Student Outreach Program. Previously, she worked as an Admissions Advisor at Kaplan University, after graduating from Longwood University. In her spare time, Madelyn enjoys teaching group fitness classes, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

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