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00:00Mounting tensions that accompany the holiday season are bringing anything but joy to many people's worlds.
00:05According to a recent study by LendingTree, out of the nearly 70% of Americans expected to give presents this year,
00:1137% feel pressured to do so, and 26% say it causes them stress.
00:20The holidays are also a time filled with gatherings, which can wear you out.
00:24Any stress is still, even good stress, is still stress. It still causes the physiological response that we have,
00:31whether it's anxiety, stress, sadness.
00:34But psychology experts say we can turn some of that stress into success,
00:38citing the mental health boosts related to giving and spending quality time with others.
00:42It can also be a source of excitement and happiness.
00:45We know that volunteering or helping others can be really good for us, it can be really good for our mood.
00:52It takes the focus off ourselves onto other people.
00:55According to data from the American Psychological Association,
00:58giving presents triggers sections of the brain linked to pleasure, social connection, and even trust.
01:06Meanwhile, even though going to lots of holiday parties may seem hectic,
01:09they may be just what the doctor ordered to help put a smile on your face.
01:16Especially with shorter and colder days keeping more people inside the house this time of year.
01:20Seeing other people, not being alone, even if it's like you're not traveling to see family,
01:25can you get together with friends, right? Not being alone during this time of year is really useful.
01:29Shawn Langell, Fox News.