Feeling Stressed? Try a Little Holiday ‘Self-Gifting’

"People are able to benefit and focus even if they're stressed. In fact, that's exactly when you need it the most," says Kelley Gullo Wight. "Taking the time to 'self-gift' will lead you to feel less stressed in the long run."Alliance Images/Shutterstock

If you’re feeling especially busy this holiday season, now may be the time to take a moment for yourself and indulge in “self-gifting.”

A new study finds that when consumers are the most stressed, that’s when taking the time to self-gift offers the most benefit.