How to Deal with the Stresses of the Holiday

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Holiday Stress

We all know that as much as we would like it to be otherwise, the holidays come with so many commitments and responsibilities many of us barely get the opportunity to relax. Before we know it, the season has passed and its time to return to the everyday rat-race. However, knowing how to deal all the activity will give you some downtime so you can enjoy all the work you’ve put in for others’ enjoyment.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Activity list

Make a plan. Chart your course of action and stick to it. For instance, if you’re shopping for gifts, give yourself a time limit; map the stores you need to visit and what you need to pick up in each instead of just wandering from store to store. You can do this for shopping to visits.
Step 2

Turn some things down.

Say no. The holidays come with lots of gatherings and many invitations to those gatherings. You need to turn some of those invitations down if you don’t want to end up over-run and exhausted. There’s no need for guilt as reasonable friends and relatives will understand. Schedule something for when there's not so much going on that you feel more pressure than pleasure at possible visits.
Step 3

Take some alone time

Take a time out. It’s always nice to surrounded by the people you love, but a little alone time is beneficial, to re-energize and re-focus. A few minutes, or a few moments to breathe away from being the charming host/hostess or the remarkable guest is a necessary indulgence. So, find a spot and take a few minutes to bask in all the work you’ve put in. Better yet, take a few treats with you, a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, your favorite magazine or a book, and lose yourself for a few.

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yourmamasaidwha said

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on 12/18/2008 thanks for the great advice...it is really hard to say no during the holidays...i'm glad it's almost over! thanks for the great read, though!