Do you have a plan for dealing with “festive stress?”
If you’re feeling a little stressed out by the special demands of the holiday season, you’re not alone.
A study conducted by Slumber Cloud has found that one in three Americans is set to endure ‘Festive Burnout’ before December 25th.
The fascinating new statistic emerged in a study of 2,000 Americans, which also revealed that 68 percent of Americans also consider the holiday season, that special time including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas, to be a “stressful” time.
Whether your stress comes from the activity around preparations or the interactions involved, here are the top ten remedies that participants suggested were effective in restoring their cheer.
A nap 51%
Relaxing in my bedroom 45%
Break from family 44%
Listen to music 41%
Getting out of the house 40%
Take a walk 39%
Reading 33%
Taking time for hobbies 26%
Watching favorite festive movie 25%
Seeing friends 24%
Keep these suggestions in mind in case you need them, and remember to enjoy yourself and the company of your loved ones!
SOURCES:
https://www.swnsdigital.com/2018/11/holiday-burnout-is-a-real-thing-study-finds/
https://nypost.com/2017/12/21/festive-stress-is-ruining-americas-holiday-season/
