The holidays can be a difficult time for many of us, whether it’s due to financial or professional stress, family conflicts, grief, and other contributing factors

Coping mechanisms are an extremely important aspect of overcoming and managing feelings of anxiety. In many cases, adapting healthy coping mechanisms can help an individual address a situation that entices anxious thoughts and feelings, while helping them act proactively when handling the situation.

Taking care of our mental health is really important, however, it can sometimes be challenging to figure out how to do it. Establishing a good routine, and identifying things that work for us, is the first step to mental wellbeing.