Stressed… during the holidays? You don’t say?
Well more than a quarter of us are during the final 3 months of the year. 43% say they’ll be more stressed during the holiday season this year over last. For a quarter of those surveyed that stress started back in September when their gift shopping began.
So, what causes the most holiday stress?
- Gifts being delivered late/getting lost in the mail (48%)
- Safety/health concerns of in-person events and shopping (48%)
- Traffic when shopping/traveling (43%)
- Weather conditions while shopping/traveling (42%)
- Safety/health concerns at family gatherings (40%)
- Bigger crowds when shopping in-person (39%)
- Staying within budget (25%)
- Seeing family/friends for the first time in months (23%)
And how exactly are people managing that stress this year?
- Shop online instead of in person (49%)
- Shop early for holiday-related food/items (47%)
- Shop at retailers that offer gift cards or discounts on future purchases (46%)
- Shop for items that are discounted/on sale (45%)
- Decorate the house early (37%)
- Meditate/relax (32%)
- Exercise (28%)
- Focus on my personal nutrition and well-being (e.g. drink more water, cut down on sugar/caffeine, etc.) (24%)
