Ten Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Tips for overcoming the stresses of this season of high expectation.

It's that time of year again, when into the dark little month of December we squeeze Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and myriad other celebrations. Throw into the mix a generous dose of unrealistic expectations, budget-busting shopping, darker days, colder weather, excess eating and drinking, and no wonder that along with "peace on earth, goodwill toward men," come anxiety, exhaustion, and depression.

But this year, with Omega Institute cofounder Elizabeth Lesser's soulful tips, you can do something to spin your stress into the gold that is the promise of the season.

See the first tip on beating the holiday blues.