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). This resource is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just call 800-EAP-4-YOU (800-327-4968) or visit www.eap4you.com. For deaf and/or hard-of-hearing employees, TTY assistance is available at 877-492-7341.
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