Wellness and Sober Holidays
Fun with Family, Friends, Shopping – 2020 Style
• The Origins of Labor Day
• Safely Socialize Labor Day 2020
• Shopping Online Labor Day Sales 2020
• Staying Sober During Holidays
• Can Mindfulness Help My Addiction Recovery?
• Bay Area Addiction Rehab
Labor Day 2020
For many, Labor Day is the last big 3 Day Weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday. Although retail and hospitality workers – as well as medical personnel and others – ‘celebrate’ Labor Day by working longer shifts.
But even for those who have to work on Labor Day – the three day weekend (Sept 5-7, 2020) is a great time for visiting with friends and family. And to participate in the traditional summer holiday activities that include cookouts and bargain shopping.
Buy why do we celebrate Labor Day?
The Origins of Labor Day
In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed into law that Labor Day in the US would be celebrated on the first Monday in September. Labor Day originated during one of the most difficult times for American workers.
The United States in the late 1800’s was at the height of the Industrial Revolution. In order to earn a basic living, the average American worked 12 or more hours a day, seven days a week. Despite laws in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 worked in mills, factories and mines across the country. For details, see Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a landmark bill into law in 1938: the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). The FLSA banned child labor in America. It also established a minimum wage and overtime pay. The 7 day work week featuring 12+ hours of daily work – was replaced with a standard 8 hour work day. Regulations for safe working conditions were created.
We have made significant progress in creating a safe working environment. And that is something to celebrate!
How to Safely Socialize Labor Day 2020
There are ways to safely socialize this Labor Day weekend!
Going outdoors with fresh air and sunshine promotes wellness. Outside activities can be a priority as long as the weather cooperates. And outside activities do not need to be complicated. Walking, riding bikes, skating, picnics or swimming in an uncrowded area are all fun!
Epidemiologist Ali Mokdad, professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington – as well as other health experts – give this advice for staying safe while being social on Labor Day.
• Gather with friends or other families outside.
• Make plans to remain outside if there is bad weather.
• Wear masks when not eating.
• Keep family unit ‘bubbles’ separated by at least 6 feet.
• Make sure tables, food, condiments, eating utensils and trash containers are separated.
• Each individual or family brings their own food.
• If food is shared, separate it in advance into small containers for individual servings.
• Have a safety process in place for bathroom visits.
Shopping Online Labor Day Sales 2020
What is the most convenient way to shop in 2020 during COVID-19? Online!
Online shopping has been growing in popularity for years. And this year – more stores have moved their big holiday sales online.
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Staying Sober During Holidays
Holidays are times to relax and have fun! For those recovering from alcohol and substance abuse – holidays present an additional challenge.
Holiday Sobriety Planning Tips
• Have strong determination and resolve to remain sober.
• Prepare in advance relapse prevention strategies.
• Have a Relapse Prevention Plan; know potential obstacles.
• Use Mindfulness to stay in the present moment.
• Attend support group meetings.
• If family gatherings are too stressful – attend support group meetings and/or spend time with supportive friends.
• Remember self-care: Check H.A.L.T. – Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
• With Mindfulness, acknowledge and work with emotions: do not ‘bury’ unpleasant emotions.
• Allow yourself to have real fun – Sober. Create new sober holiday traditions.
• Sobriety is the Priority. (And have a back-up plan in place).
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