Christmas and anxiety often go hand in hand. Between the gift buying, house and tree decorating, and cooking for friends and family, it's no wonder that the holiday season brings a side of ulcer along with that honey baked ham. Why not make it easy on yourself this upcoming Christmas. We've compiled some tips and tricks to make your holiday cheer stay bright while tackling that growing to-do list.

Lighten your load this year with a more condensed gift and card list. Make a point to save your gift buying for those you have meaningful relationships with. Maybe this time around, you'll give cards to all your coworkers instead of personal gifts, or perhaps you'll even institute a no gift policy among your circle of friends.

Avoid the malls, traffic and long lines. Get decorations and gifts online for faster and more convenient shopping at your fingertips. Not only can you price shop to find the best deals on all your Christmas must haves, but you can do this all from the comforts of your own home. While you're at it, you can also send gifts directly to the receiver and cut some time from dealing with your local post office.