"Stress tolerance is a key executive function skill that relates to our ability to cope with pressure, uncertainty, and change. Stress tolerance involves being able to navigate incoming demands and manage stressful situations. For some of us, this is a significant strength, and we may find that we thrive in uncertain, novel, and changing environments. For others, atypical circumstances can be very stressful (Dawson and Guare, 2016)."
"Often, what makes this time of year stressful is predictable. This requires using some of our metacognition skills to reflect on what has been challenging in the past and then applying these skills to devise plans for how we'll approach it in the future, over the next six to eight weeks. It also requires us to bring that lens of reflection to the whole thing, so we can continually improve the holidays and make them better."
Stress tolerance enables coping with pressure, uncertainty, and change and varies across individuals. Improving stress tolerance can be challenging, but reducing uncertainty and lowering pressure can make stressful periods easier to manage. Predictable seasonal stressors benefit from metacognitive reflection to identify past challenges and to create plans for the next six to eight weeks. Continuous reflection and iterative adjustments can improve holiday experiences over time. Common pain points include cooking, hosting, traveling, money and gifts, and family interactions. Strengthening executive functioning and planning around these specific demands can enhance coping and reduce overwhelm.
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