How to Avoid FOMO During the Holidays fomo gratitutde happiness holidays journaling managing expectations mindfulness new year new years resolutions saying no social media volunteering Dec 21, 2024

The fear of missing out — or FOMO for short — is the feeling that other people are having more fun or living more fulfilling lives than you. And based on a study by OnePoll, it’s a widespread phenomenon — about 69 percent of Americans have experienced FOMO at some point in...

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Preventing Holiday Burnout burnout counseling deep breathing diet exercise healthy lifestyle holiday overindulgence holidays managing expectations mindfulness new year new years resolutions physical activity saying no sleep stress management support groups Dec 14, 2024

Are the holidays losing their sparkle? Do you feel more like a Grinch than an Elf? It’s more common than you think. Holiday burnout — a state of physical, mental, and emotional tiredness brought on by the demands and expectations of the season — affects 1 in 3 Americans.1,2...

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Preserving Your Mental Health Through the Holidays added sugars alcohol anxiety b vitamins carbohydrates cortisol cytokines depression dopamine herbal supplements holiday blues holiday overindulgence holidays insulin mental health prebiotics probiotics proteins refined sugars saying no serotonin stress stress management Nov 16, 2024

Overwhelmed by the thought of holiday shopping, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists? You’re in good company. About nine in 10 U.S. adults say that the holidays cause them stress, based on a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA).1 

The holiday season...

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Healthy Eating While Traveling catered food cooking methods homemade food meal planning mindset nutrition labels saying no shopping snacks social events travel Dec 16, 2023

Airports and hotels throughout the USA are set to be busy this holiday season. And the reason? Travel intent is up across all ages and income groups in the country. In fact, almost 50 percent of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January.1 

Now, many people find it...

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