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5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress Without Alcohol

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'Tis the season to be on the edge of losing it. (Fa la la la la, la la la la!) Of course, when things get stressful during the holidays, many are tempted to kick back with a drink or three.

But what if you're trying to be responsible and work your way through your stress without booze? To begin with, good for you! But for those of you that might see this as a challenge, fear not because this won't be as difficult as you'd think.

Here are 5 ways to beat holiday stress without alcohol.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights