Imagine you’re trying to navigate through a dense forest filled with thorny bushes, slippery slopes, and annoying bugs buzzing in your ears. That’s what it feels like for many Americans during the holiday season when they step into a shopping mall. A recent survey of 2,000 adults unveiled that a whopping 64% of them consider malls to be the ‘Grinchiest’ place during the holidays, triggering high levels of stress. It’s as if the mall becomes a battlefield, with crowds, long lines, and noise amplifying anxiety levels. But malls aren’t the only warzones – airports and post offices also make it to the top three troublesome holiday hotspots according to the survey. From searching for parking spots to getting swept away by the sea of shoppers, malls can be overwhelming and drain the festive spirit out of anyone. If you want to understand why these holiday havens have become stress magnets, check out the full article.
A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 64% think shopping malls induce the most stress during the winter months, with airports (59%), and the post office (58%,) rounding up the top three troublesome holiday hot spots. Crowds (60%), long lines (53%), and noise (52%) are…
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