Holiday Stress, Part 2, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are talking about holiday stress.  And I’m also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!FIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)WINNER OF THE WEEK;  Teen Lifts a Truckhttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dalin-wilkinson-lifts-truck-to-rescue-dad/Holiday StressWho Feels Holiday Stress?1.        A 2018 study found that 88% of Americans felt stressed while celebrating the holidays. (Perrigo, via PR Newswire)2.        The American Psychological Association found that on average, more women than men report feeling stressed around the holidays. (American Psychological Association)3.        38% of female survey respondents reported being stressed about 2021 holiday costs. (Ellevest)4.        Of 2,000 U.S. survey respondents, 43% reported feeling more stressed about the 2021 holiday season than 2020. (Walgreens)5.        More women than men shoulder the responsibility of holiday shopping and planning, and report stress from the limited time available to get everything done. (APA)6.        A 2019 survey found that for Americans with children, holiday stress starts early — 27% of surveyed Americans begin to stress about the holidays by the beginning of November. (Total Brain)7.        Some of the most commonly felt negative emotions during the holidays include fatigue, stress, irritability, and sadness. (APA)8.        People aged 30 and younger are more likely to report a decrease in stress, rather than an increase. (APA)What Causes Holiday Stress?9.        A holiday study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that some of the leading holiday stressors for Americans are: lack of time; lack of money; commercialism or hype; pressure of giving or getting gifts; and staying on a diet. (APA)9.        One of the main holiday stressors a recent survey identified for U.S. residents was gifts getting delivered late or being lost in the mail. (Walgreens)9.        The same survey found that another key holiday stressor identified for Americans was safety and health around in-person holiday events and shopping during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Walgreens)9.        A 2019 survey found that 45.5% of Americans say that other holiday shoppers are the root of their stress during the holiday season. (Total Brain)9.        That same survey found that 31.7% of American shoppers would eliminate Black Friday, if given the chance. (Total Brain)9.        34% of Americans worry that work obligations will disrupt their planned holiday celebrations with friends and family. (APA)9.        A 2020 survey identified thaFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist