The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Who says? Well, almost everyone actually. And that includes our regular article contributor and local life coach, David Jamieson. David has sent me his views and ideas on the most wonderful time of the year in this article below. This year will be different. David explains it more fully and better than I can in this very useful article.

Have a read and if you want to get in contact with David, his contact email address is at the end of the article.

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Here’s David’s festive thoughts.

“Ideally, and in normal circumstances, yes, it is:

“With the kids jingle belling. And everyone telling you be of good cheer…It’s the hap-happiest season of all. With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings. When friends come to call. There’ll be parties for hosting. There’ll be much mistle-toeing. And hearts will be glowing. When loved ones are near…”

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Bit Different This Year

A little bit different this year, what with the coronavirus and its effect on wellbeing, both personal and the UK.

Also ongoing (at time of writing) last-minute discussions with the EU regarding the Brexit settlement which will have a major impact on us next year-a positive one, I hope…

Collectively quite a cocktail, which may result in feelings of anxiety and stress.

Remember that our whole comprises mind and body; one will affect the other, we feel good, we perform well and are more willing to be active.

On the flip side, mental stress can create poor physical heath, and we may be unaware that we’re simultaneously dealing with each.

Personal Wellbeing

So, personal wellbeing and stress management are key, and there are different ways to support this, for example:

Recognising what is within your control, and what is not.

More often than not, people will worry about stuff over which they have no control, and without being blasé, it really doesn’t help. Worrying solves nothing, only action will.

So first step, identify your current issues, what is within and what is without your control.

For the former, develop an action plan, setting small objectives to take you towards your overall goal, and ensure that you follow it.

If it looks so big that you don’t know where to start, prioritise what are most and least important, to help you work your way through them. Planning is crucial, rather than just jumping in with a scattergun approach which means you may do a bit of everything whilst actually achieving nothing…

And for the items outside your control, taking action may simply mean finding a coping mechanism, and accepting it for what it is.

However if you’re really unable to do so, unable to remove or lessen its impact, then maybe you’ll have to remove yourself from the situation, e.g. your job or a relationship gone sour. Sounds tough? Perhaps, but if you’ve exhausted all other options it may the only one left.

Often, on our own, we can’t see the wood for the trees, so talk the issue through with a good friend who you know won’t judge you, a work colleague that you can trust – if not your manager – or dare I say, a professional coach.

Because sharing is a great way to look at problems differently, get another perspective, become more objective, and create an action plan to help reduce the pressure you were feeling.

Physical Health

So, having considered the mind let’s think about physical health. Are you looking after yourself, follow a good diet, with healthy fruit and veg, avoiding or reducing your intake of fast food and alcohol. Alcohol may provide an instant ‘hit’ but is only short-term at best?

Exercise: not just about going to the gym. Simply get out more, run, walk, cycle, just being in fresh air creates feelings of positivity – including walking in the rain.

Relaxation is crucial to recovery. The reason we sleep, when our body recharges and files away all the stuff we’ve been dealing with during the day.

There’s lots that can be done. Make sure that you have done all that you can, and your problems will reduce in size and number. Also, become more manageable.

Remember This Important Message

Remember that it’s a sign of strength, not weakness to ask for help. So don’t suffer in silence. And if this doesn’t apply to you, then look out for family, colleagues and friends, who may be in real need of support, reach out…

Have a brilliant Christmas and New Year,

Stay Safe and Well,

See you in 2021!

David

David Jamieson

Professional Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist

Contact email: david@hypnocoach.pro “

Great article David. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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