REDUCING HOLIDAY STRESS

PUT THE "JOLLY" BACK IN YOUR HOLIDAYS AND CREATE CHERISHED HOLIDAY MEMORIES WITH THESE PROVEN STRATEGIES.

1) Acknowledge that everything doesn't need to be perfect.

2) Start holiday planning and preparations earlier.

3) Simplify wherever you can when planning and holding festive celebrations.

4) Stick to your budget.

5) Scale down your holiday plans.

6) Ponder what you really want to do to celebrate the holidays.

7) Talk with family members and friends about what they want to do.

8) Plan celebrations that express what the holidays truly mean for you.

9) Identify old family traditions. Which ones do you love?

10) Opt to keep holiday traditions that bring you joy and happiness.

11) Give yourself permission to let go of old traditions that you aren't fond of.

12) Establish start and stop times for parties.

13) Promptly ask for help when you need it.

14) Keep the kids busy with holiday crafts. They'll enjoy it and you can get more done.

15) Take time daily to breathe/meditate, even if only for a few minutes.

16) Inform all prospective attendees of your holiday plans in advance.

17) Short-circuit disagreeable family discussions by interrupting or changing the subject.

18) Consider giving gift cards to save time and precious energy.

19) Make a gift list, considering the amount of money you can comfortably spend.

20) Cut down on your gift list.

21) Shop early and make notes about where to get low cost gifts.

22) Ask for gift suggestions from the people on your gift list.

23) Avoid making credit card purchases at holiday time.

24) Shop early and place gifts in a gift drawer so you'll be ready for the holidays.

25) Schedule time to be with your kids for some special holiday moments.

25) Plan to arrive at your holiday destination rested and excited to share your holidays with loved ones.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Tara Genusa

Stress Coach/COR.E Wellbeing Dynamics Specialist

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