Holiday Stress!

Holidays can be a major time of stress. They can also be an exciting and wonderful time. I think the one group of people, myself included, who may be more stressed are singles. It seems that it is more difficult to meet people and form new friendships today. My clients often say they are not interested in the bar scene, it may be inappropriate for them to socialize with people from work, so what can you do?

I am offering one solution for those in the Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts area which is an afternoon of making new friends through an Equine Assisted Learning program. You will get to meet new friends, learn your communication style, problem solving and all this while interacting with a great group of horses! There is no riding involved so you don’t need any prior experience around horses. Being in a group activity makes it easier to get to know each other and it should be a fun afternoon.

Another one of my stress busters is ballroom dancing! Did anyone watch the finale episode of Dancing With the Stars last night? Dancing is a great way to socialize, get exercise (did you notice Marie Osmond’s weight loss?), and it is an activity you can share as a couple or if you’re single, don’t worry because most studios will be happy to accommodate you. If you live in Southern Maine, check out the Maplewood Dance Center (www.maplewooddancecenter.com). I go on Friday nights and can feel like Ginger Rogers for a few hours.

These are just a couple of ideas. I would love to hear from you how you are handling stress during the holidays!