It seems like these days life is more stressful than ever between our jobs, family, and other responsibilities. While the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness to enjoy with family and friends, it can also be the most stressful time of year for many of us. We worry about making sure the kids have all the toys they want and finding the money to do so. We stress over making everyone's favorite holiday dishes while worrying about our waistline after enjoying too many cookies. Don't even get me started on how frustrating holiday travel can be. If you're like me, you probably spend so much time making sure the holidays are perfect for everyone else that you spend very little time looking after yourself and end up being a grinch by Christmas and need a vacation after the holidays because you're so frazzled. If this sounds like you, check out our tips for how to relieve holiday stress below.
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