6 christmas anger and stress statistics that will shock you

It’s no secret that the Holidays can be pretty stressful and can make almost anyone angry and anxious. Long lines, snippy people, family around every corner, the desire to get everything everyone wants within your budget—these are just some of the things that can really ‘jingle your bells’ this Christmas season.
However, if you are the kind of person that always ends up wanting to deck more than the halls during Christmas time, rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, below are six of the most astounding Christmas anger and stress statistics out there to help you understand the power this season really has over all of us.

1. 69 Percent of People are Stressed by the Feeling of Having a “Lack of Time” When the Holidays Come Along

According to El Paso Times, the lack of time that people have to complete everything they want to and must during the holiday season is a major stress and anger point for 69 percent of Americans.
From planning for Christmas events and buying presents all the way to making food and shopping for your everyday life, it can often feel overwhelming and make you want to react in a negative manner. However, the best way to counteract this anger and stress is to plan out your days, step back and look at the big picture, and remove yourself from stressful situations if you must.

2. 69 Percent are Stressed by Perceiving a “Lack of Money” During Christmas Time

Recent studies displayed on the Momalot page have suggested that a lack of money is yet another major issue that countless individuals face during the Holiday season. What would typically cover your bills and all of your exterior expenses may not be enough during this time which leads to countless Americans overworking themselves in order to have enough money or stressing about money the entire month. In order to avoid this stress in your own life, try creating a Holiday budget guide that you can stick by the entire month in order to never worry about how much you are spending or how much more you will need that month.

3. 51 Percent are Stressed out About the “Pressure to Give or get Gifts”

The New Orleans Tribune recently discussed the impact gift receiving and giving can have on an individual during Christmas. Although you may not realize it, giving and getting gifts during the holidays may actually be a stress point.
This is why it is best to set parameters around the gifts you give and get ahead of time. These parameters can include price limits, being transparent with those you want to gift and simply asking them what they want, or even just telling your friends and family what you really want as well.

4. 45 Percent of Those People Living in the United States Would choose to Skip out on the Holidays, Rather Than Deal With the Stress of it all

Although there truly is something special in the air during the Holiday season, it’s no surprise why 45 percent of people in America would leave it simply to not feel stress the entire month. According to NBC News, this number only increases every year due to financial strain, anger, and tension that seems to rise year after year in our nation.
However, perhaps, instead of throwing away the entire Holiday to avoid conflict, it is better to simply learn how to properly deal with this conflict beforehand. By doing so, you can be prepared for the stress, financial strain, and Christmas chaos combined.

5. 78 Percent of Retail Workers Suffer From Acute-Stress Related to Customer Abuse During the Holidays

Although we all too often forget about the countless retail workers in America that suffer far worse than us during the holidays, The Washington Post recently made it abundantly clear how hard the Holidays are on them as a whole. In fact, customer abuse sustained during the Christmas season is one of the leading reasons why there is an increase in stress management course purchases during this time of year. Many retail workers say that counseling is the only way to deal with this stress day after day leading up to Christmas itself.
This is why, whether you are a retail worker yourself or, you simply want to help retail workers during this trying time, your best bet is to be as kind and respectful as possible. In the end, them being out of stock of what you wanted to buy isn’t really their fault and yelling at them won’t change anything anyhow.

6. 53 percent of Lower Middle Class Report an increase in Stress During the Holidays due to Financial Strife and Excessive Work Hours

Finally, although low income and upper class individuals say they also feel some stress due to money during the holidays, the most stressed class appears to be the lower middle class. This typically is due to the fact that their finances are stable but become unstable during the holidays due to the massive increase in overall expenses.
While other classes may cut back or find additional work, the lower middle class tends to have stricter jobs that don’t offer overtime during the season. This is why it may be best for individuals in this position to save during the rest of the year in order to have more than enough when Christmas time comes along.
In the end, during the most wonderful time of the year, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, angry, and stressed in a flash. However, the best way to keep calm and enjoy the season is to simply plan, prepare, and be kind from the first day of the month to the very last. If you could use some mental health tips or additions stress and anger management help this month, don’t hesitate to contact us today! We at Breakthrough Innovative Group have got you covered no matter what!