Navigating amid a ‘functional freeze’

Navigating amid a ‘functional freeze’

By Christina Caron The New York Times Let’s face it, even in retrospect. The holidays aren’t always the happiest time of the year. We’re busier than usual, scurrying around buying presents, mailing cards and attending events. We’re battling the nasty winter illnesses that pop up. And we’re often navigating complicated family dynamics while feeling pressured to create perfect memories. The result: overwhelming stress that can sap our energy or fo…