Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Stress and Enjoy Your Time Off

The holidays are a festive and joyous time of year, but they can also be incredibly stressful, especially if you have a long list of to-dos and a packed social calendar. Between the cooking, the gift shopping, and the wrapping, the weeks leading up to the New Year can feel overwhelming, instead of a much needed break from work.

If you're feeling apprehensive about what's to come, you're not alone, and we can help reduce all of that holiday stress. The key is to prepare in advance to avoid last-minute stresses and to anticipate anything that may unexpectedly come up, like family conflict. Here are a few simple ways to enjoy the season and keep your anxiety to a minimum.