Here we go again — the time of year that gave birth to the phrase ‘I need a vacation from my vacation’. With the seemingly endless parade of work parties, family gatherings and social engagements, it’s no wonder why nearly 70% of people report feeling increased levels of stress during the holiday season. But what… Continue reading Science Reveals Why Holiday Stress Can Impair Your Brain – and How You Can Beat It!
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3 Ways Stress Can Steal Your Health – And Holiday Joy
Stress doesn’t take holidays off. In fact, the opposite is often true: Stress saps the joy out of the season for many people. Stress is manifest in many forms of poor health or bad lifestyle habits during the holidays, when people typically put a long list of errands, shopping, baking and parties ahead of being… Continue reading 3 Ways Stress Can Steal Your Health – And Holiday Joy
4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress
The holidays are supposed to be relaxing, joyous and fun, but for millions of Americans they bring stress, anxiety and even depression. Numerous studies have shown upwards of 70 percent of Americans feeling stressed as Christmas bears down on them. A survey by Think Finance revealed that 45 percent of 1,000 respondents would prefer to skip… Continue reading 4 Ways To Beat Holiday Stress
Got Holiday Cooking Stress? Five Tips to Avoid Anxiety and Impress Your Guests
While the holiday season is generally a happy time of year, it does bring about some stress. Whether it is battling the shopping mall crowd, deciding what gifts to buy, traveling or your visiting in-laws or grown children, seasonal stress is real. For those of us tasked with cooking the holiday party meal the anxiety… Continue reading Got Holiday Cooking Stress? Five Tips to Avoid Anxiety and Impress Your Guests
Why Are the Holidays So Hard and How Can You Get Through Them?
We’re supposed to be excited for the holidays. But if you’re like many people, you may find yourself dreading the upcoming season. Here, Graeme Cowan examines why so many of us feel unhappy, stressed, and depressed during the holidays—and offers strategies to help you get through them with your well-being intact. With its sparkly decorations,… Continue reading Why Are the Holidays So Hard and How Can You Get Through Them?