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How to be less stressed out during the holiday season

For some people, the holidays can be the most stressful time of year. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that 38 percent of people believed their stress levels went up during the holiday season. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Monarch, Desiree Matthews, told WCNC, "We have these thoughts about what a perfect holiday looks like when we were kids. We have that fantasy of all the gifts that we're opening. It's perfectly wrapped. And many of us, as adults, we can't live up to that." She said the pressure to give an expensive gift or make a perfect meal can cause undue stress. Matthews said, "When we're not getting enough sleep, we're not eating correctly, we're not getting enough exercise, activity. All of this can lead to a perfect storm, where we may be prone to more physical illness, and more anxiety, more blues, and even depression." Matthews offered some tips to try and keep your well-being in check. The first involves taking care of the three pillars, including exercise, a well-balanced diet, and restorative sleep. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/hea...