Health official offers tips for emotional well-being during the holidays

UnitedHealthcare's Health Engagement Strategist and Dietitian, Courtney Schauder, says the holidays can be a stressful season.

December 2, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – UnitedHealthcare is reminding people to care for their emotional well-being during the holiday season.

UnitedHealthcare’s Health Engagement Strategist and Dietitian, Courtney Schauder, says the holidays can be a stressful season.

“It’s easy to cope with that stress by avoiding self-care practices,” says Schauder. “But it’s really important to really focus on some of these important wellbeing tips.”

Schauder offers the following emotional well-being tips:

Prioritize family time.
Enjoy and embrace the physical activity associated with holiday shopping and try to avoid stressing about spending too much or picking just the right gift.
Volunteer at a local non-profit.
Perform random acts of kindness.
Embrace a gratitude-filled mindset.
Focus on your sleep during your time off from work or school.
Go for a walk in nature.