Why the holidays feel so heavy

Before we dive in, if you prefer to listen / watch, click here. Otherwise, keep reading ... Reader, did you know that 89% of adults experience stress during the holidays, with family conflict and expectations as the top sources? It’s not surprising, is it? So many of us wish the holidays were the jolliest season of all. We long for the family get-togethers that look like the movies, or at least like our idealized version of reality. But the truth is that holidays are usually stressful for...