Holidays are fun, exciting and joyous. However, they can bring a lot of stress and anxiety too.

As exciting, fun, and joyful as the holidays can be, many people find them stressful. Not only does stress affect you in the moment you get triggered but in the long run it can lead to various complications and health issues as well.

During the hectic holiday season, many people feel pressured by end-of-year deadlines and family and social obligations. While a few enjoy, many get stretched thin by financial strain this time of year with increased spending and gift-giving. And so, if you feel caught in this cycle of stress and tension during what should be a wonderful time, you need a little self-care and some love to emerge stronger.

A few things you can do include:

While holiday festivities contribute to stress and burnout, make sure to take time for yourself to enjoy. According to studies, more than 40 per cent of adults in the US say they don’t get enough alone time during the holidays.

According to experts, it is very important to get the alone time you need for your mental well-being. A few minutes for yourself, where you can relax and indulge in things that you like, can help you beat the holiday stress and significantly improve your mental health.

Self-care is the ability to promote your own health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness with or without the support of a health or care worker. It is easier said than done, and so, taking time for yourself in a busy life is not easy—especially during holidays.

Experts say it is important to find time for self-care, which helps improve your mental health. Self-care practices ease feelings of depression and anxiety as well. And so, go get that massage, practice yoga, take a long walk, take a hot bath with Epsom Salt, or listen to your favourite relaxing music.

While holidays are all about exchanging gifts, it is important to treat yourself as well.

Research shows that when stressed-out people treat themselves with a small indulgence, they feel relaxed, happy, and less anxious. Experts say it is important to break free from the cycle of too much work, which leads to heightened stress and tension and think of making yourself happy first.

Experts say practicing gratitude is among the best ways to improve your mental health. Acts of gratitude are not just therapeutic but also increase positive feelings in the general population.

Expressing gratitude toward loved ones goes a long way in improving mental health and makes you feel less stressed and anxious.

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