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Get Enough Sleep This Holiday Season: It CAN Be Done, And It MUST Be Done!

By , About.com GuideDecember 3, 2012

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The holiday season is meant to be a time of excitement, love, gratitude, and enjoying friends and family--andit usually is. It's also a time of stress! In fact, the vast majority of readers--over 80%!--say the holiday season is either "somewhat" stressful, or "very."

This stress, obviously, can get in the way of everyone's enjoyment of the holiday. It can make us less patient, fostering more holiday conflict. It can make us more prone to holiday over-eating, which is part of why the gyms are so crowded in January as people resolve to change their habits. It can make us more prone to getting sick as it takes a toll on our immunity. It can also affect our sleep, which can cause us to be even more reactive to stress, and perpetuate the cycle of stress and lead to feelings of overwhelm.

This holiday season, why not give yourself the gift of staying healthy, taking care of yourself, getting more sleep, and really enjoying the holiday season? You'll enjoy everything more, and so will your friends and family. The following resources can help.

Stay-Healthy Resources From Elizabeth Scott:

  • Stay Healthy During The Holiday Season
    Why are we more vulnerable to getting sick during the holidays, and what can we do about it? Here's your stay-healthy plan so you can truly enjoy each day to the fullest.

  • Guide To Better Sleep During The Holiday Season
    The holiday season brings several obstacles to a good night's sleep, and this can really put a damper on the festivities. Learn how you can sleep better during the holidays.

  • Take Some Holiday Shortcuts
    Lighten your load this holiday season, but maintain the traditions that are important to you. Cut some corners where it works the best.

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