Simplify Your Holidays
Simple is better. Period. It is better when you simplify your holidays—including shopping chores, food preparations, home decorating and the entertaining activities. No one is going to judge how many cookies you made, how much garland you hung, or how big the pile of presents is under the tree. Give yourself permission to keep it simple and not try to do it all. There are many reasons to simplify: the soft economy, the looming deadlines at work, the kids have grown, or the home has been downsized. When you simplify your "to do" list and follow other holiday stress reducing tips, you give yourself more breathing room. The frenzied pace dissipates, and you can enjoy a sense of calm, enjoying the reason for the season. When you simplify things, you can achieve a focus on what really matters most to your family. To begin the process, take time to review what you did during last year's holiday season. What were the most stressful elements that you experienced? What can you change this year? Consider what decorations you can eliminate. What baking can you lessen? The activities and decorating that you have whittled down become more meaningful and by having more time, you can actually enjoy the time. With a frenzy of activities, you find yourself racing to get everything done and all of the activities planned and carried out. There is no time to relax and actually enjoy being a part of the celebration. 
Carefully selecting your
holiday traditions
lowers your stress levels and encourages a more calm and peaceful holiday experience. Take a deep breath and enjoy the spirit of the season. With less seasonal frenzy, these chosen activities can have greater, more meaningful significance. Simplify your holidays. You will be glad you did. Period. Stress Management for the Holidays New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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