Here are some practical ways to manage it.
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| | | | | If your shoulders tense at the thought of another family gathering, or holiday spending keeps you up at night, you're in good company. Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults report feeling stressed during the holidays. | | But holiday stress is manageable once you understand what causes it. Here are some practical strategies that can actually help. | | | | | | | Let's take a minute,
Tim Snaith
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Tim Snaith
December 24, 2025 • 2 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | | How to manage holiday stress | | 🔍 Identify your triggers: What gets to you most? Gift shopping and budgets? Family dynamics? Travel logistics? A 2021 survey found these as the top stressors. Understanding what specifically overwhelms you can make it easier to address. | | 💚 Put yourself first: Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it makes you better able to care for others. Try to regularly exercise, sleep well, go for a walk and get some fresh air. Even 10 minutes helps. | | ✋ It's OK to say no: Say yes to events that bring joy, but be ready to decline obligations that grind your gears. You'll experience less stress by protecting your boundaries. | | These three strategies can help right now. For more practical tips — including how to plan ahead, manage holiday finances, and honor lost loved ones — read our full guide. | | When to get help | | Holiday stress looks like regular stress: Anxiety, sadness, headaches, low sleep, irritability. If your mood doesn't improve or symptoms continue well after the holidays, take time to speak with a mental health professional. | | | | Over to you: How do you cope over the holidays? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com and let us know. | | | | |   | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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