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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
- From keeping an open mind to changes to allowing room for imperfections, here are a few ways to navigate expectations during the holiday season.
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![The holiday season can be difficult for some people. "The holiday season often brings with it a unique blend of stress and high expectations. Many of us envision the holidays in a certain way, and when reality doesn't align with these expectations, disappointment and additional stress can ensue," wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. Here are a few ways to navigate expectations during the holidays.(Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d0ngfc_1703840311136_1703840355535.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
The holiday season can be difficult for some people. “The holiday season often brings with it a unique blend of stress and high expectations. Many of us envision the holidays in a certain way, and when reality doesn’t align with these expectations, disappointment and additional stress can ensue,” wrote Therapist Carolyn Rubenstein. Here are a few ways to navigate expectations during the holidays.(Unsplash)
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![We should prioritise our well-being and learn to say no to things that we are not comfortable with. (Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d5mjhgtfd_1703840363961_1703840376815.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
We should prioritise our well-being and learn to say no to things that we are not comfortable with. (Unsplash)
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![Sometimes we may have such high expectations about the holidays that when things go a little differently, we feel sad. We should allow room for imperfections. (Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d1jhgf_1703840364061_1703840384771.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
Sometimes we may have such high expectations about the holidays that when things go a little differently, we feel sad. We should allow room for imperfections. (Unsplash)
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![We should be honest with ourselves about our ability to handle things during the holidays. We should not shy away from asking for help when needed. (Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d2hgf_1703840363970_1703840392841.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
We should be honest with ourselves about our ability to handle things during the holidays. We should not shy away from asking for help when needed. (Unsplash)
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![We should avoid comparing our experience with that of others. We must remember that people only show the good parts and hide the imperfections. (Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d4jgfd_1703840363964_1703840400987.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
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Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
We should avoid comparing our experience with that of others. We must remember that people only show the good parts and hide the imperfections. (Unsplash)
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![Unexpected changes can occur during the holidays – we should keep a flexible mindset to adapt to sudden changes.(Unsplash)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/12/29/550x309/d3kyfd_1703840363958_1703840409912.jpg?w=900&ssl=1)
View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 29, 2023 02:32 PM IST
Unexpected changes can occur during the holidays – we should keep a flexible mindset to adapt to sudden changes.(Unsplash)
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