The Holidays Are Incredibly Stressful — Try These 11 Strategies to Deal, Straight From Experts

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and forget what's truly important. "Every year has its ups and downs," Steven and Gene said. "The holidays can be an important venue for reflecting on seminal moments in family and personal life and most importantly in relationships." Keep the focus on how grateful you are to be together, despite whatever hardships people may have faced that year.