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Congratulations, you made it through Thanksgiving and the opening weekend of holiday shopping season! Time with family and friends is good for your well-being, but all the time, energy and money it takes to bring it all together can wear anyone out sometimes. If your holiday season starts to feel more stressful than joyful, take a few moments to pay attention to yourself and your health, too. Joy Bauer has some simple tips for self-care that can make your holidays feel less overwhelming, using the acronym STRESS. S-sleep T-–take time R--relax E--exhale S--snack smarter S--step it up.

Read more about what each step involves and the ways you can get ahead of the game to make your holiday season more joyful.

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Happy Black Friday! If you're shopping, it's the perfect time to invest in some self-care and wellness for yourself.

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You can even get a head start on your healthy New Year's resolution or buy gifts for the many fitness lovers on your list.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.