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Holiday Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head: How Chronic Stress Hijacks Your Brain, and Simple Ways to Break the Cycle

Stress doesn’t just feel overwhelming, it rewires your brain and body. Learn how to recognize the signs and calm the cycle before it spirals.

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Kathleen Barnes
December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

Merry and Happy Whatever You Celebrate from me and my most capable assistant, Ava Fails, who has now shared this journey with me for 11 years. Wow! She puts up with a lot!

This week’s main article gives you some strategies for de-stressing your holidays. We hope it helps and we wish you family, peace and joy.

Be well,

Kathleen & Ava

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Stress is a leading cause of many different troubles we face as human beings, holiday stress included! Grab this practical advice for coping.

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