The holiday season can be a very exciting time of the year when family and friends get together to eat, exchange gifts and visit. . But it also can be one of the most stressful times of the year. It often starts with the family battle about where you will spend Christmas and who's going to cook. Combine this with your boss, who seems to be pulling new assignments and projects out of thin air. It's due tomorrow along with the other five special projects you don't have time to do.
Sleep becomes a treasured luxury.
And to top everything off, you're broke. If you can't sleep, are having unusual mood swings or feel cranky lately, the holidaysmay have you stressed out. Stressful time of year Mary Jackson, executive director of Family Counseling Services, said it's common to feel overwhelmed during what is supposed to be one of the more joyous times of the year. Stress oftentimes is behind unexplained emotional outbursts that leaveyou questioning what's wrong. Being realistic One of the best ways to cope is to set realistic goals, Jackson said.