We envision having a “holly, jolly Christmas.” After all, the Christmas song tells us, “It’s the best time of the year.”

But things are different this year. It doesn’t seem very jolly. Between busyness, unforeseen circumstances, and difficult family members, our stress level is at an all-time high. Truth be told, it’s anything BUT the best time of year. Is there a way to stress less during the holidays? Yes! To help you get through the holidays and to stress less, there are three steps you must take.

Step 1: Let Go of Unrealistic Expectations
There are often too high of expectations put on us by family and friends. [Read more…]