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3 Levels of Holiday Stress & How to Let Them Go

1. What is your long-held holiday tradition?
2. Why do we have more stress during the holiday season?
3. How do you decrease or increase your stress levels if you have?

The era of social media can put a lot of stress on some people during Christmas and other holidays. Many people enjoy the end-of-the-year celebration, giving gifts and making merry with their friends and loved ones.

However, making merry and hosting people in your home can be a happy or stressful time.

I used to host many people decades ago and felt terrible remembering those years. Now, I chose to host Christmas with common sense and less stress. Anything in moderation can work for anyone and their loved ones.

Here are three levels of holiday stress and how to let them go:

I. People pleasing = High stress:

Never-ending people-pleasing always doubles our stress levels and can make us sick. Be honest with yourself and the people you want to please.

For example, people buy holiday gifts they can't afford. Or host people they don't like or want in their home or celebrate a long-held tradition they've outgrown.