The PLAY model is the key to getting through the “stress season”.
The fall season can mean many things to us. It is back to school season, the end of the summer season and time to prepare for the holidays. All of these definitions can lead to a season of stress. So how do we cope with “stress season”?
I call it the PLAY model. By focusing on these steps, you can actually enjoy the coming months!
1. Planning- Planning your events and obligations can make it more manageable. Before committing to everything, take a look at when and where things are taking place.
2. Listing- Once you have decided which events you will attend, list them or put them on your calendar. Seeing them in an organized (planned) way can feel less overwhelming.
3. Attending- This seems odd, I know, but by attending the events and consciously and making an effort to enjoy yourself will remind you of why you are going in the first place. Some people like to list all of the positives of attending events before they go in order to focus on the positives.
4. You- It’s all about you. This should probably be the first step, but that would ruin my acronym. YOU can decide what is realistic and what’s not. Making sure you stick to your plan through busy times will help you stay energetic. If you are feeling good and taking the time for yourself, you will be able to prevent unnecessary stress from ruining your holiday season.
Keeping this in mind will help you keep your routine in mind. When your routine is in mind, life is easier and you can keep progressing. More importantly, you can enjoy it.
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