3 Ways to Help Students Overcome Holiday Burnout

As the beginning of the new semester approaches, it’s easy for your student to get stressed and overwhelmed. Help your child manage her or his stress and beat holiday burnout with these three tips.Consider Their School-Life BalanceChances are, your student hasn’t had a very good balance between school and outside life since the holiday break. How do they disengage from the stress of studying? Do they still find time to spend with friends? Are they sleeping and fitting in time for exercise or physical activity? Try positively reinforcing their outlook by giving them something special to look forward to during the New Year.Allow Ample Opportunity for Self-CareHelp your child spend some time unwinding and relaxing at the end of the day with specific strategies and routines. Do they like to read, play video games, or watch TV to de-stress? Carve out some time every night that your student is allowed to do just that, guilt-free, so they can recharge.Let Them Say NoHelp your student set boundaries and give them permission to say no to activities and volunteer responsibilities that overextend them. This time of year is often filled with activities that deplete their energy and take time away from more important things – like studying and family time – so it’s good for them to say no without feeling guilty.With these strategies, you can help your child successfully navigate the start of a new semester with minimal stress!At our Polk County Catholic schools, we foster an atmosphere of care and an environment of high expectations and effective discipline. To learn more about our Catholic schools in Polk County, contact us at 407-246-4800.