The holidays are supposed to the time when the work/life balance swings more toward “life” than “work,” but as we all know, that doesn’t necessarily mean our stress levels benefit. Well, according to a new study commissioned by Breakthrough at Caron and conducted by Harris Interactive, the 2009 holiday season’s shaping up to be a real doozy on the anxiety front.
A whopping 90 percent of respondents said they generally experience some degree of stress during the holiday season, but thanks to the economy, more than a third (38 percent) expect it to be worse than usual this year. More to the point, 41 percent worry they won’t be able to purchase gifts for everyone on their list, while 30 percent feel anxiety about shopping for the “perfect” present.
On a less material note, 28 percent say they stress over dealing with family conflicts…and apparently, for good reason, because 77 percent of respondents said their family experiences conflict during holiday gatherings.
Is there a silver lining? Of sorts: More than two-thirds of those who attend family holiday gatherings (68 percent) admit they generally do enjoy the quality time with their relations.
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