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" Does the chill in the air fill your head with images of dancing sugarplums\u2026or you picturing yourself fighting for parking at the mall and arguing with relatives? You&amp;#039;re not alone. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, nearly 90 percent of American women expect that something will stress them out during the holiday season. Below, see the results of the Woman&amp;#039;s Day holiday stress poll, then try these tips to stay in good spirits.   6 Biggest Holiday Stressors:   1. ...bills, bills, bills. (48%)   2. ...finding just the right present for everyone on my list. (38%)   3. ...the in-laws are coming! The in-laws are coming! (6%)   4. ...trying to get the decorations picture-perfect. (5%)   5. ...getting stuck in a snowstorm (2%)   6. ...will I overcook (or undercook) the turkey? (1%)   What You Can to Do to Prevent It:   1. Speak up. Don&amp;#039;t wait until you&amp;#039;re ready to threaten your husband with a carving knife to ask for help. Tell him (and the rest of the family) exactly how they can share the load rather than waiting for volunteers.   2. Stop fantasizing. No holiday celebration is perfect, and a lopsided Christmas tree or burnt apple pie is not the end of the world. Repeat: &amp;quot;I am not Martha Stewart.&amp;quot;   3. Do good. Not to be all Pollyanna, but helping others does remind you of the meaning of the season, and research shows that volunteering can lift your mood instantly. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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