Whether the very idea of pumpkin spice makes you feel comfortable and calm, or slightly panicked about how to survive and thrive during the holiday season, you are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 9 out of 10 people feel stressed during the holidays.
So if the allure of crisp days and cozy nights isn’t enough to help you embrace the holiday season, and you can see only visions of crazed schedules dancing in your head, it may be time to take stock and keep a few helpful things in mind.
1. Plan ahead
As much as possible this time of year, make your list and check it a few times. Write down the “who and what” of your gift list, solidify travel plans, and prepare for guests and larger meals. Even though that might sound daunting at first, writing down your plans makes them more workable as you check completed items off the list.
2. Prioritize
You can’t attend every party. There’s simply not going to be enough time. Practice the art of gently saying “I’m sorry, I won’t be able to make that one” whenever necessary. The holidays, contrary to what may seem like common practice, are not a contest to see who can race to the most events. It’s really okay to sit a few things out and appreciate the meaning of the season.
3. Delegate
If you have family and friends who are available and willing to help out with the dinner you’re hosting, by all means, let them. If your kids want to wrap presents for their cousins, give them the wrapping paper and tape, and wish them well. You don’t have to do everything. And there is a wonderful sliding scale of “good” versus “perfect.” A less-than-perfect looking wreath created by one of your children is a thousand times more meaningful than one that you decide needs to be precisely crafted, using hours of time and causing potential tension.
4. Stay healthy
Some of the best—and worst—food of the year appears in abundance during the holidays. Try not to get swept up in any unhealthy habits, but also allow yourself to have fun. (And try not to be the person reciting calorie counts to everyone else at the table.) In any case, take the time to go for a walk, reflect, meditate, or exercise. If you can stick with some of your usual good practices, you’ll feel a lot more even keel.
5. Get supplemental support when you need it
Sleep is essential any time of year, but it’s crucial during the holidays, when you need to stay energized and clear-headed during the day. If you need some help, consider Terrific Zzzz®. It gives you a gentle botanical assist to support deep, restorative sleep so you wake up refreshed, not groggy.*†
Want to keep that energized feeling going throughout the day? Let HRG80™ Red Ginseng Energy Chewable help. The chewable 
tablets deliver a clinically studied source of this famous herb to help you maintain focus, resilience, and the mental and physical endurance you need to be at your best all season long.*
And, if you notice yourself still feeling occasional bouts of nervous tension about your holiday travel, anxieties about meals coming together just right, or taking it all a little too seriously, get AnxioCalm® on your side. This clinically studied supplement will help you breeze through the season in stride.*
So consider these tips, and please enjoy this season. It’s a truly wonderful time of year!