Learn to Say No
The holidays can be hard for people-pleasers: we want to say yes to every party invite, volunteer for everything at our kids' school, and take on much more than we can handle. It's OK to set boundaries.
"It's very easy to allow ourselves to become too overwhelmed this time of year, and it's OK to not accept every invitation that comes your way," Dr. Scrivani said. "Before automatically RSVPing yes, ask yourself: Do I actually want to attend? Do I actually have time to attend? Will attending negatively impact my mental health? Then you can mindfully make a decision that will be the best for you."
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