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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management For those of you who celebrate Christmas, it's just around the corner. (And Merry Christmas!!) Here are some last-minute strategies for relieving the stress and increasing the joy. For those of you who don't celebrate Christmas, the joy-increasing strategies can work for you and help you to relieve stress in your life. I hope you all have a wonderful week, and enjoy the gifts you have in your life. -Elizabeth 'Tis The Season For Some Self-Care "How about a month of obligations, overspending, difficult travel and horrible weather?" - The pitch for the month of December. (Jim Gaffigan quote that made me laugh) During this time of year, many people overextend themselves with holiday activities and togetherness. If you're getting fatigued by the season of giving, here's how to give to yourself what you need to keep up your stamina so you can enjoy the season to the fullest again. Read more Search Related Topics:  holiday stress  holiday stress relief  self care Savor the Moment The special moments of our lives can go by so quickly. Sometimes, we focus so much on the "work" of our daily lives that we forget to savor the good times while they are happening. Here is an exercise that can help you to stretch out the positive experiences in your life and enjoy them to the fullest. Better yet, this exercise can help you to relieve stress throughout the year ahead. Read more Search Related Topics:  mindfulness  happiness  optimism Last-Minute Tips For Dealing With Difficult People One of the best things about the holidays is that we often get to see family and friends that we don't always spend time with. This can also be one of the more stressful aspects of the holiday season. If there is a family member who you know you have a more challenging time getting along with, here are some tips that can help you to get through some potentially frustrating conversations with less stress. Read more Search Related Topics:  healthy communication  social support  relationship stress How Positive Emotions Can Lead To A More Satisfying Life Positive emotions lead to many benefits beyond mere happiness (though, to be fair, the importance of "mere happiness" should not be downplayed, either). This study shows some interesting benefits that result from the mere act of focusing on feelings of loving kindness for a few weeks. You can use this technique to expand the joy you're feeling this week (or the joy you would like to be feeling), and can use it in 2013 to create a happier new year. Search Related Topics:  meditation  loving kindness  positive psychology Related Searches Stress Reduction Relieving Stress Coping with Stress Stress and Anxiety Reduce Stress Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Positive Thinking for Stress Relief Free Personality Tests Free Stress Assessment   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement