Beating the Holiday Blues: How to look after your mental health and anxiety this Christmas
The festive season is a jolly time for most people. But it’s common for some to deal with Christmas-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and isolation. ADVERTISEMENT As we approach the winter solstice, the darkest time of the year in the northern hemisphere, sparkling lights and merriment of the holiday season are helping to brighten up our […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout: How to take care of yourself before the holidays start
It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of organising holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility. Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having three main symptoms […]