stressed over the holidays? tips you need to hear from a psychologist 

*plus, the best life lessons you learn in your 20s* [View this email in your browser]( [wellness, sex, and relationships edit graphic with wellness editor Josie Santi]( I live for the holidays. I mean, I pull out my tree to decorate on November 1st and watch Love Actually approximately seven times every holiday season. I am Whoville-level obsessed with Christmas, OK? But that doesn’t mean I haven’t also had my fair share of feeling stressed, anxious, and physically sick because of a packed schedule and lack of healthy habits this time of year. The truth is that the holiday season is magical, but it’s also tough. Every year, many of us find ourselves wondering, “Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?” Of course, there’s the stress of spending too much money on gifts and not enough time on healthy routines. However, there can also be added emotions. 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You Need To Hear This Psychologist’s Tips for Managing the Holidays]( Behind the tinsel and feel-good Christmas movies is the harsh truth: The most wonderful time of the year is also the most stressful. A leading psychologist shares her scrooge-proof ways to combat the top holiday stressors … [Read more](. [A Step-by-Step Guide: Breaking Up When You Live Together]( No sugar coating here. Navigating a breakup while cohabiting is tough. If you’re going through a breakup while living together, you are not alone. Read on for steps to take that will help make the split as easy (and amicable) as possible … [Read more](. [6 Ways To Cope With the Holidays When You’re Sad]( If you are dealing with loss, difficult family dynamics, heartbreak, or spending the holidays alone, this season can be a harsh reminder of what you’re missing. But rest assured, it is still possible to enjoy the holiday season with the help of these six coping strategies … [Read more](. 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