Here come the holidays!
I don’t know about you, but this time of year is hectic as we all try to get things done before the holidays.
Instead of being a time of fun and relaxation, the holidays threaten to turn into a nightmare. Over the years I have found ways to keep the festive season just that, FESTIVE!
Here are 4 tips to help you enjoy, rather than dread this time of year:
One: Plan & Prepare:
Spend some time thinking, planning and preparing. What worked and what didn't last year? Make a list of everything, I mean EVERYTHING you have to do until the end of the year and allocate time to the tasks – and start today!
Two: Simplify, Organize & Manage:
Break your long list down into smaller lists, be specific and get the What, Who, When and How Much down for gifts, shopping, dinners, lunches and outings, activities and trips. If it feels like too much – it probably is. Now’s a good time to be realistic and delete the things that would be nice, but just aren’t possible!
Three: Act:
Now you have a plan that feels comfortable and do-able, get your shopping trips in early and plan for contingencies – a bit of extra time to do something you’ve forgotten or for taking a well-deserved breather. It’s also great to tick off and cross out as you get things done!
Four: Your Festive Season Mantra:
- I will share the load and not try to do it all myself;
- I will avoid overspending, over-catering and overindulging;
- I will keep things simple and pace myself;
- I will be strong enough to say NO when I have to;
- I will give myself the time to be in the right space to enjoy it all!
Do you have any great tips to stay calm and relaxed these holidays?
