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title: Five Tips to Handle Holiday Stress
date: 2022-11-29T03:00:00-05:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Five Tips to Handle Holiday Stress

The American Heart Association knows that the holidays can be stressful! It’s important not to forget the basics during the holidays, such as eating for you and joyful movement. The AHA’s top five tips will help you manage holiday stress and maintain your heart health.

> Give yourself the gift of peace. If you need some down time to recharge, declare a ‘me-treat’ and do something that relaxes you. Try yoga, meditation or spending time in nature.

[Read the full article ](https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/holiday-stress-try-our-top-5-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-season)

SOURCE: American Heart Association • LAST UPDATED: October 20, 2021

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- [ heart health](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/heart-health)
- [ taking care of our hearts](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/taking-care-of-our-hearts)
- [stress](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/stress)
- [self-care](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/self-care)
- [healthy habits](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/healthy-habits)

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## Common Myths about Heart Disease

Debunking ten common misconceptions about heart disease

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Debunking ten common misconceptions about heart disease](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/common-myths-about-heart-disease)

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## Coping with Triggers

This guide explains “triggers,” or what we like to call “activators,” which are things that activate the nervous system into its alert state.

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This guide explains “triggers,” or what we like to call “activators,” which are things that activate the nervous system into its alert state.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/coping-with-triggers)

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## DIY Doula: Self-Care Before, During and After Your Abortion

This zine has resources to help anyone seeking an abortion, including tips on self-advocacy.

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This zine has resources to help anyone seeking an abortion, including tips on self-advocacy.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/diy-doula-self-care-before-during-and-after-your-abortion)