While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy, they can also be a time of both physical and mental stress. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said managing holiday stress requires setting priorities and avoiding or reducing as many stressors as possible. Reasons can range from weather to personal loss, feeling disconnected from others, financial strain and a variety of other reasons. Other factors could include less sunlight, changes in diet or daily routine or the inability to be with friends or family. To help combat this, AgriLife Extension has tips on how to mitigate stress this holiday season. Read more at fal.cn/StressHoliday, or by visiting the #AgriLifeToday link in our bio! -- #HolidayBlues #SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #PhysicalStress #MentalStress