The holiday season brings joy, togetherness and stress. The two represent the feelings of happiness, the last one is dark feelings we all want to avoid. To lighten your holiday load here’s five simple tips.
- Ask your Family’s opinion
Gather everybody or with some people who love texting, create a group text. Ask everybody to voice their input. What do they want this holiday? What will make this holiday easier for everybody?
- Make a list of everybody’s opinion. Plan ahead
The list will have everybody’s wishes. You do not have to do it all. Hire help with the house cleaning. Go to the local supermarket for holiday platters. Share the task, delegate!
- Have a budget
The holidays can get out of control financially. Having a budget and sticking to the budget will make the holidays less stressful. Generosity may be one of the hallmarks of the season but do not let the season dictate how many presents are appropriate.
- Start shopping as early as possible. Do not shop till you drop!
With internet, going to the stores and post office to shop and mail packages is no longer the only option. Use the power of the internet. Shop and ship in the comfort of your home.
- Give yourself a time -out!
Make some time for yourself. Take an afternoon off. Go for a walk. Get a massage or just spend quite time alone listening to soothing music. Re-charge!
