The crowded streets of the city, overheated department stores, bright lights and loud Christmas sounds everywhere. The calendars are full of Christmas parties, visits to Christmas markets and lists of things to do before the festive season, getting longer and longer. Choosing presents, getting them, wrapping them, some of them have to go to the post office where long queues wait. When do I even go shopping? And when do I decorate the tree? Are there any last-minute trips to warm destinations?

Christmas!

A stress-induced flight reaction is very understandable - and spending the holidays in Thailand can certainly be very pleasant. But if you actually enjoy spending the festive season with family and friends, you don't necessarily have to end up in a hectic whirlpool.

Let's be happy and cheerful

Expectations create pressure. That's why you should clarify in advance with family and friends how and what they want for Christmas and also who can do what.

Think differently about giving

41 percent of Germans feel that buying presents is the biggest stress factor in the run-up to Christmas. Why not arrange to give each other the gift of time, for example? Or turn the Christmas present into a surprise gift. At some point in the year and exactly when you have a great gift idea.

DIY presents

You can make a big splash with homemade little things, nothing is more personal. Even if it's in series and the same gift for several people. For you, this has the advantage of saving time - from printed jute bags to individual scrubs.

And if you don't like it?

If you don't like a gift, the following crisis management works: be appreciative and honest. The first step is to say thank you and take possession of the gift. In doing so, you are saying: Nice that you put some thought into it. Then it gets a little more awkward: if you don't know whether you like the gift, you can perhaps say the next day: unfortunately, it's not for me, I'm sorry. But simply accepting it can put a strain on the relationship for a long time to come.

Singing

Providing your own Christmas music is not only beautiful and atmospheric, it also relieves stress. So print out the lyrics in case you're not quite sure of the words!

Contemplative moments

You'll get them if you allow yourself not to have to do everything. Create little islands of time and treat yourself to something special: for example, a walk, sport or a bath. You can even take a short vacation to escape the stress.

Harmony at the party

Don't worry, you know that the best families have contentious issues and conflicts. It's stressful and you don't want it - especially not at Christmas. That's why it's best to address sensitive issues in advance and offer to discuss them calmly after the party. If an unpleasant situation does arise, you can calmly say that you don't want to talk about it.

Keep your nerve

If you want to do something against stress and for your nerves during the festive season, you should also think about a Christmas menu rich in vitamins and nutrients. For example vitamin C, magnesium or biotin have been proven to contribute to normal mental function and the nervous system. Of course, we have the right products for you.