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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management This time of year finds many people quite busy, and tempted with things that aren't always good for us--unhealthy food, not enough sleep, and other challenges to our physical health. This newsletter brings you healthy eating resources as well as other self-care resources to help you function at your best, stay healthy, and enjoy the holiday season! Have a great week, and feel free to join us on Facebook or Twitter. -Elizabeth Scott Combat Holiday Overeating What are the main challenges to maintaining a healthy diet during the holiday season? Why do many of us find it so difficult to eat right? Learn what to look out for, and how to maintain a healthy diet (which can arm you to deal with stress) this month, and in the coming year. See More About:  emotional eating  holiday stress  self care 'Tis The Season For Some Self-Care Here are some of the best ways to take care of yourself this holiday season, from cutting the right corners, to tending to your most important needs. Find strategies to get yourself through the next few weeks, and find inspiration to make the next year the best it can be. Are You An Emotional Eater? This time of year tends to bring up unusual temptations and challenges, but are you normally prone to emotional eating? Take this brief quiz to find out, and to find ways to manage your challenges to maintain a healthier diet in the new year. See More About:  stress and weight gain  emotional eating  stress and health Poll: How Does Stress Affect Your Eating Patterns? How Does Stress Affect Your Eating Patterns? Not at all. I always eat healthy, balanced meals at home, with the perfect bountiful mix of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, fiber, and all the other good stuff. I overeat. When I'm stressed, I mindlessly munch. I tend to eat when I'm not even hungry, or even late at night. I eat fast food. I get too busy to plan meals, so I go to the drive-thru or get other 'convenience food' that isn't completely healthy. I'm an 'emotional eater'. I crave sweets, or food that has empty calories, too much salt, or too much fat. I skip meals. I just get so busy I forget to eat, or I don't get around to it until I'm starving. See More About:  emotional eating  holiday stress  self care Stress Management Ads Holiday Holiday in Asia Holiday Stress Tips Self Care Stop Overeating Featured Articles Free Stress Tests Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Free Stress Tests Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Advertisement