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The Retail Trust has some top tips to stop you feeling overwhelmed this Christmas.


This time of year can bring joy, but also its fair share of stress – especially for those of us who work in electrical retail. When you combine money worries because of the cost-of-living


crisis, the increase in aggression from customers, and high levels of exhaustion, as well as the usual Christmas chaos, you could easily find yourself overwhelmed. To help you get through the festive season with your sense of


fun intact, we’ve pulled together these simple tips to help reduce stress and keep you on an even keel. If we take care of ourselves as well as other people this holiday


season, hopefully we can all enjoy a calm Christmas, and a relaxed new year…


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When you combine money worries because of the cost-of-living crisis, the increase in aggression from customers, and high levels of exhaustion, as well as the usual Christmas chaos, you could easily find yourself overwhelmed


Remember, no Christmas is ever ‘perfect’ When you make your Christmas plans, try not to put pressure on yourself to get every detail right. This season is all about spending time with your loved ones, and no-one will care if you haven’t had time to make a Christmas cake, or didn’t buy them exactly the right gift.


Try not to worry about things you can’t control When faced with stresses you can’t do anything about, try to move your focus elsewhere.


You can’t take on everyone else’s behaviour and emotions as well as your own without risking burnout, so write down what’s in your remit, re-read it when things get heated, and try not to get dragged into dealing with other people’s issues.


The Retail Trust Treat these events as equal to any other commitment because


a promise to give yourself a break is as important as all your other duties. If you put it in your diary, it will also make it easier to say ‘no’ to any extra obligations that arise, which might otherwise overwhelm you. You can discover more top tips at: retailtrust.org.uk/winter-


wellness.


Make a budget – and stick to it… One of the biggest stresses of the season is the pressure to spend, spend, spend – but you don’t want the start of the new


year to be marked by panic about the state of your bank balance. Budget your Christmas right down to the last gift tag – and stick


to it. If things are tight, you can plan in advance how to get creative with your food menus and gift-giving (for example, by batch- cooking some festive chutney), and still have plenty of time to warn others that Christmas might be smaller this year.


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Diarise your downtime Amid the whirlwind of unavoidable commitments, festive planning and social events that descends at this time of year,


it’s important to make time for yourself. Go through your calendar and schedule some breathing space


every week, whether it’s a walk in your nearest green space, a hot chocolate and a book in your favourite café, or simply an evening under a duvet on the sofa.


The Retail Trust


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