Do you know that holiday season is one of the most stressful times for many people? I know, it may sound counter-intuitive. After all, don’t we all wait and enjoy the holidays? Time off from work, travel, quality time with family, right? Well, it’s all wonderful and exciting; however, statistically speaking, the holiday season often brings a lot of unwelcome “guests” such as stress, anxiety, even depression!
Most of us go through an endless “to do list” – shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking, organizing parties, attending parties, calling/emailing friends and family members, traveling, driving, flying, waiting…. Although most people look forward to family celebrations, many experience times of intense disappointment and conflict. Before you know it, the holidays have passed you by but you were too busy or upset to enjoy them!.. (more…)