The most loved season of the year is here, and people are happy that they will see their families and have fun. Just like end-of-year fatigue, people suffer from festive fever.
While some have already started enjoying the festive season, others are still finding ways to overcome the festive fever. Festive fever is the excitement and anticipation that people feel when there is a major holiday or celebration that is set to happen and it is known to be very contagious.
However, there are some ways to overcome festive fever:
Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle: According to Sarah Harvey – author of Calm Christmas and Happy New Year – you should find time to relax and recharge, be it with family or by yourself.
Focus on the things that are more important to you: During the festive season there are a lot of temptations. The above-mentioned source advises that people should not be caught up in the commercialism and consumerism of the holiday season.
Set boundaries and stick to them: Spending time with family can easily make us fall out of our budget because we want to keep them happy. According to the above-mentioned source you should not go above and beyond to please everyone. It is okay to say no.
Keep your priorities: The author adds that you should focus on what truly matters to you, like spending time with your family and loved ones instead of going out with friends.
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