For most people, the holiday season is a fun time of the
year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and
friends.
But for some people, it is a time filled with sadness,
self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety.
You may know of a postal employee who is recovering from a
lengthy illness, grieving a family member, or missing a military spouse. Or
maybe an employee who has unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and
too many commitments --- all stress factors that may escalate this time of
year. Poorly-managed holiday stress can lead to headaches, excessive drinking, overeating,
and insomnia.
Setting realistic goals and expectations, reaching out to
friends, sharing tasks with family members, finding inexpensive ways to enjoy your time, and helping others are all
ways to help beat holiday stress.
Individuals who may need a
little extra emotional support to get through the holidays are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance
Program (EAP). Professional counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Just call
800-EAP-4-YOU (800-327-4968) or visit www.eap4you.com. For deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, TTY
assistance is available at 877-492-7341.
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