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Handling the Holidays

Holidays Can Be Stressful for Many Reasons.  Are You Experiencing the Following?  Feeling overwhelmed by the demands and activities of the holidays?   Feeling depressed, due to a recent loss (death of a loved one; loss of job; breakup)? Feeling down due to limited finances and ability to afford gifts and related expenses?  Feeling lonely because you have no family nearby? Here are Tips on How To Have Happier and Healthier Holidays Assign Meaning To The Holidays; Focus On The Spiritual Importance Set Realistic and Reasonable Expectations About What You Can And Cannot Do Say "No" To Expectations Of Others That Cause Financial, Physical And Emotional Stress Plan How You Wish to Spend Your Time and Your Money During the Holidays Allow Yourself to Create New Traditions, If Previous Traditions Are Too Stressful Instead Of Doing It All Yourself, Ask For Help And Share The Holiday Tasks Reach Out And Spend  Quality Time With Others, Who Love Care About You Do Somethi