News Article | November 21, 2025
Gratitude - one strategy for reducing stress this holiday season!

The holiday season is upon us, and for many, the holidays can arrive beautifully wrapped . . . with a bow of stress.
As the December Well Balanced newsletter from the Wellness Alliance explains, gratitude is one strategy to help navigate stress. Directing your attention to what you are grateful for provides an opportunity to prioritize what matters most.
If you’re willing to give gratitude a try, consider picking one of the strategies mentioned in the Well Balanced newsletter and practicing it for 30 days. Notice the impact it has on your mindset and stress levels, and reflect on how you might continue applying what you’ve learned moving forward.
Gratitude is just one stress management option discussed. For a complete list, see the December Well Balanced newsletter from the Wellness Alliance.