Alabama NewsCenter — Holidays passing you by? Follow these tips to help you slow down this holiday season

By Anna Jones
UAB

The holiday season is so filled with activities — shopping for gifts, family gatherings, holiday parties, etc. — it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all. With meals to prepare, presents to buy and busy calendars to navigate, this time of year may turn into a stressful time of trying to balance what matters most while also checking off a lengthy to-do list. So, how can you slow down and give yourself the breathing room you need to truly enjoy the holiday season?

Megan Hays, Ph.D., associate professor and clinical psychologist in the UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, says practicing mindfulness can be the key to slowing down and savoring the season.

“Mindfulness is simply the act of doing an activity with your full attention and awareness,” Hays said. “It involves being in the moment, right here and right now, while accepting the thoughts, feelings and physical sensations that come and go.”

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