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  • When you take a study break, think Papa's Pizza To-Go. "■'■«■.T^BSJ1 Holiday Stress Extra items & cheese av< Valid with coupon at pai To-Go. One coupon per any other offer. Expires June Wytock Contributing Writer Christmas time can be a wonderful time of reunions and good cheer. However, it also is a stressful time. Often there is too much food, too many social activities, and too many family events. Expectations to socialize are high. Family pressure may feel intense if we rarely see relatives. This strain is usually disguised and rarely openly acknowledged. The reality is that the holiday season is the most stressful time of ihe year. Besides the difficult task of trying to find the perfect gift for everyone, most of us have to go into debt to do it. The financial strain alone could make Christmas hard to enjoy. The emotional strain is compounded by the myth that Christmas should be a time when we feel grateful for all that we have. Our generosity should be overflowing. We should want to share loving feelings with the world. When the reality of how we feel does not measure up to childhood expectations, we feel disappointed. We expect ourselves to feel excited and delighted; not overwhelmed or negative. We then assume that something must be wrong with us for not having the hpliday spirit. We must be "scrooges." No one wants to look like a "scrooge" at Christmas. Letting honest feelings of anxiety or frustration show risks the anger or astonishment of others who do not understand. Also, we may feel guilt for dampening the .good cheer of other people. Yet, on the other hand, acting like we are happy when we are not is also a strain. Faking our way through holiday special events leaves us feeling even more isolated and depressed. We may feel confused about the purpose of celebrating Christmas. Isn't Christmas a time for renewing our religious faith and focusing on our souls? Why is it then that everyone seems more concerned about their clothes, their hair, and who they are going to see at parties? One common way to cope with the stress of the holidays is to simply try to escape. Escaping may mean avoiding food, or people, or certain social events. Escaping may also mean eating everything in sight out of frustration. Lots of food is available so eating in moderation may seem impossible. Besides, most of the food is specially prepared just for this time of year. We are obligated to honor the | event by sampling all of it, aren't we' j Another common coping strat- < egy is doing anything to simply gel] through the stressful time. We may] playact to fit in and get by so we will'j appear to look like everyone else.j Getting by may also mean isolating] ourselves from others until the whole \ thing is over. Both of these coping j styles are set ups for depression. r A healthier coping style is one! that focuses on our own needs and] seeks ways to nurture ourselves dur-f ing this stressful time. We do not have j to give in to being hypocritical or] playacting just because we see it all! around us. Although people around us] may seem unreal or disconnected, wed can choose to be honest and nurturant 1 to ourselves. It can be helpful to take some£ time during the holidays and think^ about what is important to us. How* can we manage family obligations and ^ also be congruent with our own values? '* If we are true to ourselves, we * may choose to skip some events and \ schedule alternative time with the people who are most important to us. We may behave in a more sober or J low-key way than we would have. Here is a writing exercise that can help clarify values. Write about the true meaning of the holidays to you. Write what inspires you about this time. Write about your life. Write about the hopes you have for yourself. Write about what promises you want to make for yourself for the coming year. Evaluating who we are and what we really value can be enlightening. This process can deepen our respect and appreciation for ourselves and others. Learning to live a life that is congruent with our inner values is a growth producing task that will benefit ourselves far beyond the holiday season. If you want help clarifying how to manage the holidays or coping with stress, make an appointment at the Counseling Center to talk to a counselor. Support can help reduce stress. The Counseling Center is located in the east wing of Scott Hall. Call 227- 7469 to make an appointment (8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday). Information for this article was adapted from the Eating Awareness an Self Enhancement Newletter (Vol. 2, Issue 5) by Rebecca Radcliffe..
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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