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5 ways to avoid stress while hosting Thanksgiving, according to an expert
5 ways to avoid stress while hosting Thanksgiving, according to an expert
Gabbi ShawJan 14, 2024, 18:55 IST
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 23, 2023.Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock
Thanksgiving can be stressful ... and hosting adds yet another layer of pressure.
Mindfulness expert Kathleen Hall shared tips on how to minimize stress over Thanksgiving.
Stress has been linked to plenty of unpleasant side effects, like chronic diseases, skin problems, high blood pressure, and lower immune function, among others — but with Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, it can feel almost unavoidable.
Business Insider previously spoke with stress management expert Kathleen Hall as part of her partnership with La Quinta by Wyndham to get some advice on how to avoid stress during Thanksgiving, and she shared her five top tips.
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Get a holiday buddy to ease the stress of hosting.
Thanksgiving dinner.Granger Wootz/Getty Images
Make sure you know who's coming ahead of time.
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Create a seating chart to avoid any potential conflicts.
The Raymond Baker Family of 18 members celebrate Thanksgiving.Bettman/Getty Images
Make it clear which topics are off-limits.
Immigrants from Central America and Mexico talk about President-elect Donald Trump at a Thanksgiving dinner in 2016.John Moore/Getty Images
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Devise a system for monitoring the events of the night.