Tips for Overcoming the Reality of Holiday Stress

Decrease your stress and increase your joy with these practical steps.
Tips for Overcoming the Reality of Holiday Stress
Engaging in favorite activities can bring relaxation and joy amid the stress of the holidays. Biba Kayewich
Gregory Jantz
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A friend of mine recently told me: “Each year I approach the holiday season with a combination of delight and dread. I love the music, decorations, and family time. But I hate the busyness, rushing around, and never-ending to-do list.”
Then she added, “I already deal with enough anxiety in my everyday life, and the holidays seem to double it.”
Gregory Jantz
Gregory Jantz
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Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the mental health clinic The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, Wash. He is the author of "Healing Depression for Life," "The Anxiety Reset," and many other books. Find Jantz at APlaceOfHope.com.
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