Life with Chronic Conditions: Holiday Survival Guide 2023

Over the years, I’ve written many posts about coping, enjoying the holidays and staying healthy. So here’s a bit of a guide to help you in the weeks ahead.

 

Keep it simple

• How to Simplify the Holidays: Stress Less, Enjoy More 

• Simplifying the Holidays for More Joy and Less Stress 

• How to Simplify the Holidays to Save Money and the Planet 

 

Taking care of yourself

• Nurture Yourself with Self Care 

• Coping with Loneliness During the Holidays 

• Holiday Loneliness 

• Keep the December Blahs at Bay 

• Coping with Holiday Stress 

 

Gift Giving: If you’re thinking what to get for someone whose affected by chronic condition(s), consider the following previous posts:

• Gifts that Aid in Healing 

• Unique Gifts for Caregivers 

• Unique Gifts for Hospital Patients 

• Christmas/Holiday Gifts for Hospital Patients 

 

Plan an Exchange for the holidays 

 

Making gifts can be fun, help you save money and provide a more personalized touch. The first Wed of August has been a “Take a Break” focusing on holiday gifts to start making since 2011. Use the 2023 link , which includes the ones from previous years. 

 

Other

• Holiday Hacks 

• For a Better New Year 

• Avoiding Holidays that Suck