12/19/2025
For men and women in uniform and scrubs, the holiday season can be an especially challenging time of year.
Whether it is the holiday blues, the stress of all that has to be accomplished, or work demands interfering with the ability to be festive, the holiday season is not always as joyous as the Hallmark Christmas movies portray. For some, merely getting through this time of year is an accomplishment in itself. Take a look at these five strategies for effectively coping with the holiday weeks. What are the approaches you are willing to incorporate?
- Avoid comparison
- Set realistic expectations
- Acknowledge the past and then focus on the present
- Validate your hardships
- Set meaningful and obtainable goals
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