Holiday Stress and its Effect on Health
With the stock market still down and consumer confidence at its lowest level in more than a decade, this Holiday Season is shaping up to be one of the most stressful in recent memory. Stress, as we all know, can come from a variety of sources – and at this time of year, turkey with the in-laws, hanging Christmas lights, and opening your post-holiday Visa bill are just some of the many sources of our escalating stress levels.
Survey findings show that added holiday stress, on top of already high stress levels associated with work and the economy, makes it hard to relax. Cited as “multiple stressors” in the APA research are lack of time (up to 69%), lack of money (up to 69%), and pressure to give or get gifts (up to 51%). In addition, men and women who experience elevated levels of stress, rate their psychological and physical health lower than those who are not experiencing stress – and are more likely to experience a range of health ailments and symptoms such as sadness (59%), sleep problems (56%), and lack of energy (55%).
To help yourself enjoy the Holiday Season and keep yourself (and your loved ones) from becoming part of these dismal holiday stress statistics, remember the 5 steps I shared in an earlier blog:
- Have an outlet (a hobby or something you enjoy)
- Control your “stressors”
- Hang out with your friends
- Focus on the positives
- Supplement strategically to help maintain your metabolic balance, improve mood, and reduce fatigue
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