Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

By: Stacy Shaw, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, The Conversation

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Published: December 18, 2025

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By Stacy Shaw, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. Why do the December holidays offer the promise of respite but never seem to deliver? And is more restorative rest possible during this busy season?

I am a psychologist who studies how rest …

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