How To...
How to Survive the Holiday Stress
Be realistic. Adapt. Enjoy.
The lights, the tree, the gifts, the cooking, the baking, the visiting or visitors – sometimes the holidays don't seem very merry at all. With the increased activity comes increased stress that can wreak havoc if you let it. This year, we're preparing in advance to fend off the holiday blues. We turned to an expert: Dr. Dennis Sandrock, a Clark psychologist, has seen how quickly the holidays can frazzle even the most even-keel folks. First and foremost, says Sandrock, is to set realistic expectations. Here, he shared with us his best tips for reducing holiday stress: If someone you love cannot be with you physically during the holidays, Sandrock adds these tips on coping with his or her absence: The loss of a loved one recently or near …
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