The holiday season can be the loneliest and most stressful time of the year for some people. When combined with workplace stress, the festive season can add stress. 

Just before the holiday season, employees are dealing with shortened deadlines, expectations for the end of the fiscal year, and coping with stressed-out customers. Studies also show that productivity drops by 10-20% as workers lack motivation and feel exhausted.

Most holiday-related stressors are self-imposed and can be avoided.

• Financial stress can be lessened by buying less.
• Overcommitting can be avoided by saying no.
• Multitasking can be managed by prioritising.