Holiday Survival Tips From UAB

A guide for the holidays....

Holiday Stress

Stressed out yet?

Kicking the Holiday Blues

Each year millions of Americans experience the holiday blues. So, how do you help a friend or loved one enjoy the holidays rather than suffer through them?

Party till you drop during the holidays and, well, you will...

Sadly- the holidays for many of us means over doing it and that leads to stress, fatigue and illness.. Here's how to keep things in check:

Why can't we have a "normal" holiday?

The holidays can be both a joyus time and an extremely stressful time. For many blended families navigating the holidays often turns out to be a tremendous challenge.

To spend or not to spend? That is the question....

The holiday shopping season officially kicks off this  weekend. With the current economic climate, spending has become a much more tricky action. Retailers fear that people won’t be able to spend as much this year and Americans are debating how to buy gifts and not rack up debt.

Monday's Tip: When The Holidays Aren't Joyous

Dear Dr. Josh,
My son died three years ago right after thanksgiving. The first holiday season without her was horrible, the second was better, but things really haven't gotten better. I have come to dread the holidays. What can I do to get through this?

Video of the Week: Dealing with holiday stress

It's supposed to be a perfect time-- but often it can feel overwhelming... Here are some simple tips for keeping holiday stress in check!!

Monday's Tip: It's the holidays-why can't we all just get along?

Dear Dr. Josh,

My husband never helps with the Christmas decorations- he just sits on the couch and watches TV- I hate that- what should I do?

Dear Dr. Josh,

My in-laws are coming for the holidays and they drive me nuts - what should I do?

Dear Dr. Josh,

 My sister is bringing her children for the holidays and they are spoiled brats- they are out of control and make fun of my kids- what do I do? 

Dear Dr. Josh,

If I buy gifts for everyone in my family, and the people at work, and my friends I’ll be in huge debt-- but I have to get something for them- what do I do?

Video of the Week: SMART Shopping..

Debt or no debt? That's the holiday shopping question... Here is a simple strategy to make the answer "No debt"...

Monday's Tip-- Can you stay out of holiday debt?

Every year we do it-- we ring up thousands of dollars of debt-- for what? For holiday gifts.. Seems pretty insane to me- spend money you don't have for gifts for others, while they are spending money they don't have for gifts for you. But it happens-- so here are some very common sense tips to keep in mind as you head out to spend your money: