What Causes Holiday Stress?
There are a plethora of things that contribute to holiday stress. The biggest ones are family and money. Being stretched too thin over the busy holiday season can also really amp up your stress level.
The holidays can be intense. Many people deal with family members who have been itching all year to ask those dreaded questions: Are you seeing anyone? Did you gain weight? How’s your job? And let’s not forget the classics: When are you having a baby? When are you having another baby? Aren’t you done having babies? Whether it’s about your relationship, job, politics, religion or an unborn child, this season of family reunions is destined to have passionate, possibly heated conversations.
The holidays are expensive! We all know that the presents and decorating and prepping add up, and fast! If you are already on a fixed budget, the holidays can really put you over the edge whether it is the overspending worries or the shopping on tiny budget guilt.
The holidays are so busy! Between endless shopping and endless decorating and prepping for parties, gatherings, dinners, lunches, etc., the stress can definitely get to you! Picking out the perfect gift for everyone on your list and, heck, even figuring who exactly IS on your list can be panic inducing!
How To Handle Holiday Stress
Look, you can only do so much! So consider these ways to reduce holiday stress!
- Don’t accept every single invite, and do not feel obligated to invite every single family member over!
- Set a budget and stick to it!
- Talk to your extended family about just getting gifts for those under 18, try out a white elephant gift exchange or setting gift cost limits.
- Take deep breaths, don’t drink to excess and try to be the better, more understanding, person when it comes to challenging conversations. If you need to take a break, do it! Go for a brisk walk or fake a headache!
- Take care of you! Stress can lead to several problems, including suppressing your immune system, worsening digestive and reproductive issues, more anxiety and depression, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke and even speeding up the aging process. So go meditate, do yoga, go to the gym, pet your cat, pet your dog or go take a walk. Try some Hemp Bombs® CBD products like CBD Gummies or CBD Oil for relaxation and balance and read our blogs on Yoga CBD and the Best CBD for Holiday Stress!
How To Avoid Holiday Stress
You can’t really avoid holiday stress unless you just avoid the holidays altogether; which isn’t possible or practical for most people. The best way to reduce holiday stress is by taking care of number one. That is you! Keep up with your normal routines as much as possible. So keep reading, exercising, knitting, meditating, hanging with friends, etc. Your normal self-care routine should continue throughout the holiday season. You need self-care the most when it is the hardest to fit it into your schedule!
How To Take CBD Oil for Holiday Stress
CBD (cannabidiol) is a natural element, found in large quantities in Hemp plants, that may help relieve holiday-related stress. Unlike THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), a compound found largely in Marijuana plants, CBD is not psychoactive and will not cause you to feel “high”. Instead, CBD may calm nerves and reduce stress, leaving you feeling comfortable and relaxed.
If you already take CBD Oil, don’t forget your old friend during the holiday season! If you are new to CBD Oil and want to try it to help cope with holiday stress, start with a low concentration. The peppermint flavor is sure to keep your holiday spirit up!
Follow the directions on the label. Place ½ to one dropperful sublingually (under your tongue). Hold it in your mouth for about one minute before swallowing.
How to Cope With Holiday Stress Using Our CBD Products
Give CBD Gifts to Your Loved Ones and Yourself!
No matter how far in advance you’ve planned, there is usually someone’s gift you forgot to purchase, or there is something you already purchased but are unsure if the person will actually love it. So, consider an alternative. By giving the gift of reduced holiday stress and anxiety you can reduce your own holiday stress. Check out our Guide to Holiday CBD Gifts to find the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, or, perhaps, even yourself!
There are plenty of brands and even more CBD products on the market, so it can be overwhelming to pick a company you can trust. Perhaps we’re being biased, but Hemp Bombs is your trusted CBD retailer! At Hemp Bombs, we offer a product line of high-grade CBD products, formulated for the user to experience a full sweep of lifestyle benefits, while providing feelings of complete relaxation. Our goal is to create an enjoyable and effective product that encourages optimal mind and body function in people of all walks of life.
Best CBD Gifts for the Holidays
Our CBD Best-Seller Sample Bundle is perfect for someone who has yet to try our products. Your loved one will receive a taste of all our customer favorites, including our 8-Count High Potency CBD gummies, 5-Count Original CBD Capsules, 1oz CBD Pain Freeze and 300mg Peppermint CBD Oil. For loved ones who need something a little stronger, the High Potency CBD Bundle features our most potent and concentrated products. Enjoy extra strength CBD products like our 1000mg CBD Pain Freeze, 100-Count High Potency CBD Gummies, 60-Count High Potency CBD Capsules and 5000mg Peppermint CBD Oil to help with even the most hectic holiday stress.
Let’s not forget our pets! They are our family! They deserve a great gift to thank them for reducing our stress! Our CBD for Pets can help reduce your pet’s stress and make them feel more relaxed and comfortable.
Now you know how to handle holiday stress! Always remember, CBD affects everyone differently. Never use CBD to replace prescribed medications or therapy. Speak with your doctor before trying CBD. If you have never tried CBD, we recommend starting with a smaller amount before progressing to more advanced intakes. Whether naughty or nice, shop at Hemp Bombs for premium CBD Gummies, CBD Oil, CBD Capsules, CBD Edibles, CBD Pain Freeze and other high-quality CBD products, and enjoy a relaxed holiday experience.
