1. BY: VINCENT SIMONE STRESS AND THE HOLIDAYS

2. TYPES OF STRESS Eustress Stress that results in positive consequences such as enhanced performance or personal growth. Distress Stress that results in negative consequences such as decreased performance and growth.

3. LEADING HOLIDAY STRESSORS Lack of Time Lack of Money Commercialism Pressure of Giving or Receiving gifts Family Gatherings Staying on Diet Increased Credit Card Debit Travel Children

4. LEADING HOLIDAY STRESSORS

5. POSITIVE EMOTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS Happiness High Spirits Connectedness Extra Energy

6. NEGATIVE EMOTIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS Fatigue Stress Irritability Bloating Anger

7. HOLIDAY STRESSORS (BY GENDER)

8. THANKSGIVING DAY ACTIVITIES (GENDER COMPARISON)

9. GREATEST SOURCE OF STRESS: WORK OR HOME

10. HOLIDAY STRESS CHANGE BY INCOME

11. STRESS RELIEF ACTIVITIES Listening to music Exercise for at least 30 minutes Meditation or yoga Relaxing Stick to a budget Plan ahead

12. KEY FINDINGS Women are more likely then men to report stress during the holiday season then men Holiday stress has an impact on lower middle class Work place stress doesn’t disappear People worry that work responsibilities will interfere with holiday family time Commercialism creates additional stress Men and women both feel it is their duty to make the holidays the best they can for their families

13. CONCLUSION The holidays can be a hectic time, where shopping, cooking, and party planning get added to the list of things to do. People wonder where they will find the time and money to get everything done. It is during these times that many people experience an increase in stress. Work stress is a big concern and is one of the leading life stressors. During the holidays work may or may not supply enough income to support the holidays or might not supply enough free time to spend with family.

14. REFERENCES Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research. “Holiday Stress”. American Psychology Association. December 12, 2006. http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2006/ 12/holiday-stress.pdf Greenberg, Jerold. Comprehensive Stress Management. McGraw Hill. Thirteenth edition. New York. 2011