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Stress Management

Last Minute Must-Haves

December 20, 2008

In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I thought I would provide a short list of must-haves that we might tend to forget: Extension cords Matches (to light candles) Assorted batteries for toys and gadget gifts Small presents for unexpected guests or hostess gifts Replacement bulbs for lights Club soda for spills Extra ice [...]

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Holiday Survival: Take Care of Yourself

December 13, 2008

Take care of yourself first during the holiday season and you are more likely to have more fun with less stress. Here are some ideas to help maintain holiday cheer this year: Take a walk. Walking is repetitive, tranquil and rhythmic. Walking decreases anxiety and improves sleep. Go outside in the sunlight. Sunlight stimulates the [...]

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Give Yourself the Gift of Saying “NO”

December 6, 2008

Do you feel like you are saying yes to too many holiday obligations this year just to be polite? Here are some tips to help you graciously turn down those you truly do not want to participate in. Practice saying no. We don’t like to disappoint others. If you practice in the mirror it will [...]

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Clutter Blog Talk

December 2, 2008

I had the pleasure of recently being interviewed on CoachVille Caffeine which is a weekly blog talk show in the coaching community. The show is hosted by Coach Dave Buck. It was an honor and privledge to be a guest of this show.  CV Caffeine is a talk radio show featuring interviews with coaches, thought leaders and [...]

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Holiday Stress Busters

November 29, 2008

Feeling tired and tense as the holidays approach? Here are some more tips to manage stress and make your holidays more relaxed: Don’t be hard on yourself. Lower some of your expectations such as finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Divide and conquer. Enlist the help of others to get the holiday tasks [...]

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Surviving the Holidays – Eating Well

November 25, 2008

While the holidays offer the comforts of home and hearth there is also the opportunity to overindulge. It is possible to survive and enjoy holiday celebrations without calling out the food police if you follow a few tips: Plan ahead Plan activities where food isn’t the primary focus. Before attending a party have a snack [...]

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Five Quick Clutter Cures

November 22, 2008

Yes, I know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that you have been busy planning and preparing. So I am thinking that some of the clutter might have reappeared in your day-to-day life. Here are five easy and quick clutter cures that can calm the pre-holiday chaos right now: take all the paper [...]

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Stress Less with a Holiday Budget

November 15, 2008

Even though I have posted about planning for a stress-free holiday, we haven’t yet touched on the topic of stressing less for the holidays by having a spending plan…it isn’t too late to mention it here. If you haven’t thought about your holiday budget yet here are some tips to build an easy system keep track [...]

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Holiday Planning Tips for Businesses

November 11, 2008

Your holiday planning to do list should also include a checklist for your business. Here are a few tips that will help you with business holiday planning: Make sure your customer list is up-to-date. Having an updated list will make addressing holiday cards a snap. Decide if you will be sending Thanksgiving or Christmas cards [...]

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Daylight Savings Time…A Time to Check Your Battery

November 1, 2008

Each year at the daylight savings time switch we are reminded to check our smoke alarm batteries.  Connecting the two activities helps us remember to do this vital home safety check.  I think this is also a good time of year to step back and check our own personal “batteries”. Have you been running on empty? Are [...]

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