How to Manage Stress During Your Wedding Planning Process
Life on its own is very stressful, let alone when planning a wedding! Wedding planning, although stressful, should be a process you should enjoy and look back on with fond memories. So let’s focus on the happy parts of this process and get through the planning phase gracefully. You’re probably saying, “Yeah, easier said than done!” and you are totally right! I have been there myself, planning our wedding and dealing with difficult situations. Oh, I have stories to tell you, trust me. This is why I am writing to help you avoid the same mistakes and to help you navigate stressful situations that will come up.
Talk with yourself first!
The first step in this process is to identify your habits or weak points: do you have a hard time saying “No” to people? Do you want to avoid conflict at any cost? Do you have a hard time setting healthy boundaries? Is your vision for your wedding day clear? These habits will be amplified during the wedding process, so we need to understand and recognize the weak points. We all have bad habits and weak points, so it’s nothing to feel bad about.
Figuring out solutions before you are faced with them might help you to feel more prepared and know how to handle those situations when they come up. For instance, if you have a family member asking you if they can bring their plus one to your wedding. Have these discussions with your fiancé ahead of time and set clear rules/boundaries on what you both want and are okay with. Make each other accountable and create a support system. Having a plan in place will help you handle those situations and avoid being caught off guard.
Create a system for you both.
Second, put in place a good routine to help you manage stress. Replace those weak points with healthy habits. Have a good and consistent workout plan, not just to get wedding-ready, but do it for your mental health. Along with a good workout plan, implement a skin care routine that will not only help you feel better but also have your skin glowing on your wedding day. Taking care of your body from the inside out will help you to feel better overall.
Last, make sure you take time off to celebrate each other. Don’t forget to have date nights that allow you to connect on a deeper level, and don't let the planning process take over your relationship. You want this process to be fun and happy. Having a plan together and implementing it early in the planning process will help you look back and honestly remember it with a warm, fuzzy feeling!
If you need someone to help you set those boundaries and keep them, or if you want to sit and have a coffee chat, I am your girl! Let’s connect and help you walk through these first steps!
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