Happy Holidays!  
 
Frank Sinatra might be crooning on all the local radio stations (and streaming apps), but sometimes the holidays don’t feel happy: they feel stressful. With work, school, families, friends, travel, and shopping, the holidays can bring stress and exhaustion.  
 
How do you combat stress during the holidays? Here are 8 ways to reduce your stress and increase your quality of life during December.  

  1. Instead of hosting a formal sit-down dinner, make it a potluck. If you still want to provide the food, make it appetizers and dessert 
  2. Say “Yes” to store bought! It is okay to not make it from scratch. Making a veggie tray? Buy the pre-made platter. Baking pies? Use pre-made crust!  
  3. Wrap all your presents with the same paper or put everything in gift bags! Not every present has to be uniquely packaged!  
  4. Use disposable plates for events you host to minimize dish washing 
  5. Select an “event free” day after traveling and parties. Say “No” to any invites!  
  6. Take a walk! Walking is known to reduce stress and release endorphins. Even 10-15 minutes in the sun makes a difference 
  7. Limit your sugar and alcohol intake to avoid feeling tired and sluggish from back-to-back parties. Increase your fruit & vegetable intake!  
  8. Drink lots of water and herbal tea to stay hydrated  

What are your tips for reducing holiday stress?  

You might be surprised that real estate doesn’t come to a complete stop in December, but there are plenty of people who find December a great time to make their real estate move.  

Have you inherited a property and know you need to sell it? Call us!  

Are you a first time home buyer wanting to take advantage of listings that have been sitting on the market? Call us!  

Is December a quieter time for work for you and can you set aside time to think about real estate investing? Call us!  

We are working this December so if you call, we will answer!  
 
We hope your holiday season is less stressful and more fun! 2026 is only a few weeks away and we have big real estate goals to help more clients. As always, we appreciate your business and welcome referrals!   
 
Thanks for reading! 

This content is not the product of the National Association of REALTORS®, and may not reflect NAR's viewpoint or position on these topics and NAR does not verify the accuracy of the content.