There is nothing better than spending time with family and friends during the holidays. However, they can also be a time of stress and anxiety, mainly if social obligations are involved. A survey of 2 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's okay to turn down that party invitation. (Getty Images) (LumiNola via Getty Images) 'Tis the season for feeling overextended.

The result for many is resentment, exhaustion, and guilt (also indigestion). But holiday overcommitment and attendant burnout isn’t inevitable. You probably can’t stop the onslaught of festivities, ...

When declining an invitation for a work holiday party, many employees may think they need to explain to their employer why they won’t be able to make it. Jodi R.R. Smith, president and owner of ...

December means an avalanche of invites to parties. It also means oodles of anxiety for the burned-out, the introverted, and the hikikomori who would prefer to say no but are afraid that doing so will ...

Sending invitations to friends for meet-ups can often be challenging. The busy Christmas period rarely helps matters. “This happened twice this week. I have invited people over for lunch after ...

The next time someone invites you to an event, it’s OK to say no if you don't want to go. According to a new study published in the American Psychological Association's Journal of Personality and ...