When you think of stressful events, do the holidays come to mind? According to research, "The holidays" and "Christmas" are among the top 15 causes of stress. Given the emphasis on gift-giving, deadlines, family interactions and the expectation to spend money, it's because we can't avoid emotional situations that come with the holidays that stress gets triggered. What can you do to relieve your stress over the holidays? On this show, we discuss: • The 4 signs and symptoms to help you identify when your body is under stress and out of balance • 6 steps to guide you and help you manage your stress, especially during the holidays • A meditation to help you relieve your stress which you can download Join me for this timely topic as we guide you through ways to cope with and manage your stress, especially during the holidays. Download, share and subscribe to this podcast if you like it! Kathryn McKinnon helps executives and entrepreneurs overwhelmed by too much to do, with too little time. Their productivity, work and personal life are out of balance. She helps them eliminate the chaos, set priorities and focus on the right goals so they can spend time on important work. As a result, their productivity improves, their energy increases and they get more done which frees up time for things that matter. For help right now, pick up a copy of her best selling book in its category on Amazon, Triple Your Time Today! (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00585CI1G)10 Proven Time Management Strategies to Create and Save More Time. Available in Kindle or paperback. It makes a great holiday gift! Or, if you’re ready to make a lasting change in your life but need some personal help right away, contact her at [email protected] (http://www.kathryn-mckinnon.com/contact-us/) for personal one-on-one executive coaching, corporate training and speaking.