The holidays are a stressful time! Though we enjoy the festivities, we make ourselves crazy preparing.
Over-eating:
We all love food and tend to get a little crazy during the holidays. You always say you are going to monitor but when the spread hits the table those rules go right out the window. Don't beat yourself up for overindulging. Instead, make sure you don't take leftovers or if you are the host, try to give them away to guests. If it is in your fridge you will eat it!
Picture Perfect:
Don't lament over the little bickers and spills. We all try for the perfect holiday but things happen! You know that little Timmy is likely to spill his juice, aunt Sally and uncle Bob bicker at the dinner table, Grammy needs you to yell so she can hear you. The only perfect occasion is one that no one attends!
Tight on cash:
You will likely need to tighten your belt after Christmas because you are likely to go overboard on gifts. Here is something to try next year: instead of getting presents foe everyone - buy for the kids and do a gift exchange for the adults. Set a limit on your purchase price and you can draw names or make it a game. This will sure to make present giving more affordable.
Clean-up:
If you host Christmas, you probably cleaned the house top to bottom on Christmas Eve and then the day after Christmas you wake to a mess. Don't freight, cleaning can wait a day! Put your feet up and relax!
Back to work:
Some of us unlucky people have to head back to work the very next day. Try to schedule a lighter day if you can. It can be very overwhelming this time of year but you can lower your stress by managing your time.
Don't forget to breathe! You have been through it before and you will sure to do it again next year. Don't lose sight of what is really important!
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