Recently, both Professors Lisa Feldman Barrett and David DeSteno were featured in News@Northeastern offering advice for the holiday season.
Prof. Barrett speaks about managing stress during the holiday season, staying healthy during dark days, and ways to manage your “body budget” and in turn, your emotions. She says, “Even on the grayest day, you can find something that will inspire a sense of beauty or awe. And that’s what the holiday season is supposed to be about.” Here, she offers simple solutions to stay healthy, reduce stress, and find more joy in the holiday season. Check out the article here.
Prof. DeSteno discusses how cultivating gratitude can help alleviate stress and can lead to greater patience and self-control. He speaks about a daily practice of gratitude in the small things, and how this can be good for your overall health and help us through the holiday season. Check out the article here.
