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Holiday Planning Update

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.

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Holiday Survival: Take Care of Yourself

by Michaeline on 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 production of serotonin which helps relieve seasonal affective disorder.
Enjoy a comedy show or movie. Laughter reduces stress hormones.
Get enough sleep which also reduces stress.
Use the smell of citrus to boost feelings of well-being.
Eat regularly scheduled meals. Don’t let your engine run on empty.

So do some things for yourself and you will survive the holidays easily. What things do you do to maintain your holiday cheer?

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