Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay present.

In this episode, Jay Shetty shares 4 of the most common sources of Christmas stress, along with 6 simple, practical steps to reduce anxiety during the most wonderful time of the year (or family gatherings in general)

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00:00 - Who doesn’t love the holiday season? But it can be stressful
03:25 - Research from APA.org Holiday Stress & Resource Center
06:18 - Stress #1, dealing with the pressure of gift giving
09:26 - Stress #2, receiving unwanted gifts & how to handle disappointment
12:32 - Stress #3, finances & overspending during the holidays
14:52 - Stress #4, relationships & reopening old family wounds
17:00 - Step #1, be cautious with your calendar & it’s okay to say “No”
18:19 - Step #2, prioritize sleep & get enough rest
20:22 - Step #3, allow for imperfection & be okay with not meeting expectations
21:48 - Step #4, focus on what matters - connection & making new memories
23:23 - Step #5, know that winning an argument with family doesn’t solve anything
23:42 - Step #6, don’t wait until the New Year to take time to reflect

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