The most stressful time of the year
What's the most nerve-wracking time of the year? The holidays, and many Americans say it takes them weeks to recover from seasonal stress.
The holiday season provides a perfect storm of stressors, as folks struggle to balance work, family, budgets, everyday tasks and also the festivities that make this time of year special.
That's why 63 percent of respondents in an American Heart Association (AHA) nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults called the holidays more stressful than tax season.
It doesn’t have to be that way. The heart association has these suggestions for you to share with employees to help everyone manage holiday stress.
- Eat right: Keep portions reasonable. Add colorful fruits and veggies to your plate and know which foods to avoid.
- Move more: Take a short walk every day, because physical activity is one of the best tools for managing stress. Any amount of movement will help.
- Connect with others: Tell others if you feel stressed out and lean upon one another to feel better.
- Chill out: Slow down and take time to enjoy the holidays.
- Sleep well: Good sleep influences your mood, eating habits, memory and more. An alarm can remind you to silence your phone and start winding down for the day.
Source: HealthDay News
