With end-of-the-year work deadlines, holiday shopping, family get-togethers and other celebrations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So here are some tips on how to handle holiday stress:
- Don’t expect too much. Treat this time of year, like you would any other time of year.
- Make time for family, friends, holiday shopping, running errands and parties, but don’t take on more than you can handle.
- Let others plan the festivities for a change, or at least let them help.
- Embrace the present. Don’t compare this holiday season to past holiday seasons.
- As always, exercise, sleeping and eating well are good antidotes for preventing stress.