12/23/2025
Managing stress in the holiday season
For many, the end of the year marks a period of observance and celebration. We each have our own time-honored traditions, often gathering with friends and family to focus on what matters most with those most important to us. The holiday season is a time of warmth, giving and togetherness. Sometimes, however, it’s also a source of stress.
We all deal with stress in our daily lives. Some level of challenge is healthy. When that stress gets to be too much, though, our health begins to suffer. Our bodies let us know when we’re stressed. If you’re stressed, you might:
*Have difficulty concentrating.
*Feel worried and fearful.
*Feel “wound up—with sweaty palms, pounding heart and tense muscles.
*Feel irritable toward others.
*Feel tired.
These aren’t the only signs of stress, but they are common ones. This holiday season, whether you’re traveling or hosting, preparing for parties or shopping for gifts, stay mindful of how you’re feeling. The pressures of obligations and expectations can make even the happiest occasions more stressful.
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