Brace yourselves – holiday stress is right around the corner. What people are dreading the most...

Are you stressing out about the holidays yet? 

It sets in earlier each year, now that retailers start pushing the merchandise and decorations the day after Halloween. A recent survey by Franklin Covey asked over 15,000 customers what sets off the stress – and here are the results:

• 87% admitted they’re dreading holiday activities.

• 85% are worried about what gifts to buy.

• 77% fear overeating.

• 74% are afraid they’ll spend too much money.

• 50% blame their seasonal stress on holiday traffic and crowded stores.

• 15% are stressing out about taking time off from work or running out of time.

If you’ll be glad when it’s all over – you’re not alone. 49% confessed they'll feel relieved when it’s all over.