by Michaeline on November 13, 2010
We are now six weeks away from Christmas. Where are you with your holiday planning? If you started on November 1 you should be making some progress on your task list and hopefully you are feeling less stressed.
Have you been able to break your task list down and handle a little bit at a time?
Even if you are just getting started here are some ideas to divide and conquer your holiday task list:
- Select one day each work to work on your holiday to-do list. Write it in your calendar.
- Group errands together. Buy stamps and mail packages at the same time. Buy staples and stocking stuffers from the same store.
- Delegate tasks to other household members. Get children to help with decorating, baking or wrapping. Get partners to help with lights, online shopping or decorating.
Make your plan and work your plan and your holiday will be joyful instead of stressful.
by Michaeline on October 30, 2010
Planning is the best tool that you can have to take the stress out of the holiday season. Check out a previous post that shares some tips for planning ahead for the holidays.
As part of my holiday planning I have used a project planning checklist for years. Having a checklist removes much of the stress because it provides a timeline for getting things done so you are not doing them at a mad rush the last two or three weeks before your celebrations.
The ideal time to start your checklist for the Christmas holiday is November 1. That gives you eight weeks to carry out all your holiday-related tasks. It always happens at the same time each year unlike Thanksgiving which is when most people start dealing with Christmas.
You can develop your own checklist or project plan or if you would like to receive an electronic copy of my holiday planning checklist, contact me.
p.s. November 1 is two days away. Go ahead begin your holiday plan November 1 this year and see what happens.