End-of-the-year holidays are often filled with family gatherings, tradition, anticipation and expectations. Not surprisingly, this combination can contribute to feelings of not only joy, but also stress. [Source: AVMA]
If you are among those people who find the holidays stressful, you’re certainly not alone – and there are simple things you can do to take back some control and boost your spirits! Dr. Jen Brandt, the AVMA’s director of member wellbeing and diversity initiatives, offers five tips for decreasing stress and increasing joy during the holiday season.
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