Traffic, Black Friday and In-Laws! Methods for Coping With Holiday Stress

Methods for Coping With Holiday Stress

Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are times for food, fun, family, travel – and sometimes, stress. You may want to try some mind and body practices to help keep holiday stress under control. Did you know that the percentage of U.S. adults who meditate tripled between 2012 and 2017? Find out what research shows about meditation. Meditative movement practices may help you get some physical activity and focus your mind at the same time. See what the science says about the health effects of yoga and tai chi and qi gong. Techniques that promote the body’s natural relaxation response include guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and deep breathing exercises. Find out more about these relaxation techniques. Learn more about stress