What is holiday stress?

Typically it is an increased level of anxiety in the weeks or months leading up to Christmas.

It's causes can be many and varied - from financial concerns about affording gifts, to problems with relatives and family members.

You know you're suffering from holiday stress when you start to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of Christmas, you may have difficulty sleeping or get persistent or recurring headaches.

Stress-busting tips

• Plan ahead - plan when you're going to go shopping. Try going in November if it's the crowded stores that you can't face. Book a day off work in plenty of time just to go shopping. Start writing out your Christmas list in early November - or earlier if you can face it.
• Set a budget and stick to it - one of the most stressful things can be panicking because of the presents you have yet to buy and the fact that the costs seem to be spiralling. Set a budget, write it down or print it out and stick to it. For next year, set up a separate account and pay into it monthly to help spread the cost of Christmas.
• Use the internet - why brave the stores when you can shop online? Whether it's eBay or Amazon - you can find pretty much anything you're looking for and have it delivered to your door.
• Don't plan too much - if it's the busyness of parties, work and functions that drive your stress levels up - start saying no to some of those invitations.
• Don't sweat it - this is not the time to worry. If your family can't make it on Christmas Day, book them in for Boxing Day. If you haven't got time to make a Christmas pudding this year, buy one instead. Be kind to yours
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  about affording gifts, to problems with relatives and family members.

  You know you're suffering from holiday stress when you start to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of Christmas, you may have difficulty sleeping or get persistent or recurring headaches.

  Stress-busting tips

  • Plan ahead - plan when you're going to go shopping. Try going in November if it's the crowded stores that you can't face. Book a day off work in plenty of time just to go shopping. Start writing out your Christmas list in early November - or earlier if you can face it.
  • Set a budget and stick to it - one of the most stressful things can be panicking because of the presents you have yet to buy and the fact that the costs seem to be spiralling. Set a budget, write it down or print it out and stick to it. For next year, set up a separate account and pay into it monthly to help spread the cost of Christmas.
  • Use the internet - why brave the stores when you can shop online? Whether it's eBay or Amazon - you can find pretty much anything you're looking for and have it delivered to your door.
  • Don't plan too much - if it's the busyness of parties, work and functions that drive your stress levels up - start saying no to some of those invitations.
  • Don't sweat it - this is not the time to worry. If your family can't make it on Christmas Day, book them in for Boxing Day. If you haven't got time to make a Christmas pudding this year, buy one instead. Be kind to your
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    ember if it's the crowded stores that you can't face. Book a day off work in plenty of time just to go shopping. Start writing out your Christmas list in early November - or earlier if you can face it.
  • Set a budget and stick to it - one of the most stressful things can be panicking because of the presents you have yet to buy and the fact that the costs seem to be spiralling. Set a budget, write it down or print it out and stick to it. For next year, set up a separate account and pay into it monthly to help spread the cost of Christmas.
  • Use the internet - why brave the stores when you can shop online? Whether it's eBay or Amazon - you can find pretty much anything you're looking for and have it delivered to your door.
  • Don't plan too much - if it's the busyness of parties, work and functions that drive your stress levels up - start saying no to some of those invitations.
  • Don't sweat it - this is not the time to worry. If your family can't make it on Christmas Day, book them in for Boxing Day. If you haven't got time to make a Christmas pudding this year, buy one instead. Be kind to your
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  • Use the internet - why brave the stores when you can shop online? Whether it's eBay or Amazon - you can find pretty much anything you're looking for and have it delivered to your door.
  • Don't plan too much - if it's the busyness of parties, work and functions that drive your stress levels up - start saying no to some of those invitations.
  • Don't sweat it - this is not the time to worry. If your family can't make it on Christmas Day, book them in for Boxing Day. If you haven't got time to make a Christmas pudding this year, buy one instead. Be kind to your
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    n too much - if it's the busyness of parties, work and functions that drive your stress levels up - start saying no to some of those invitations.
  • Don't sweat it - this is not the time to worry. If your family can't make it on Christmas Day, book them in for Boxing Day. If you haven't got time to make a Christmas pudding this year, buy one instead. Be kind to yourself and don't expect too much of yourself.
  • Don't overeat - easier said than done! Try and continue eating healthily - at the very least, keep eating plenty of fresh fruit and drinking plenty of water.

  By planning ahead and gaining the support of family and friends, it can be possible to have a less stressful holiday season. Merry Christmas !