This is the first Christmas season that I haven't been working full time at the holidays and I can't believe how much easier life is when you have a family and are not working Monday to Friday 9-5! There is still stress, don't get me wrong but I don't feel the pressure I did when I was working a traditional job.
This is my list for surviving the holidays.
1. If you work in the day, take a day off and do your shopping in the morning. I have discovered there are a lot less people shopping in the day then in the evening.
2. Get in bed an hour or so earlier then usual. Getting an extra hour sleep will help you feel better and it will improve your immune system and mood.
3. Make lists and more lists. Lists of presents, lists of groceries, lists of baking, lists of stocking stuffers and lists of lists so you can keep track! LOL Scratch off each thing you accomplish.
4. Get outside in the day time and move your body and take some really deep belly breaths, focusing on the present moment. Even one minute of deep breathing and 10 minutes of exercise will improve your stress levels and mood!
5. Do your best to have "one less" - one less alcoholic drink or one less sweet. Do not drink Bailey's if you are Celiac. Okay, last year I forgot that Bailey's has gluten and that is not good for me! I won't make that mistake again! High amounts of sugar and alcohol can have a toxic effect on mood, especially when you are stressed so use moderation! Remember your kids too, if they are eating lots of sugary, geletiny, blue and red and green dye substance don't be surprised if they are wild and hyper and acting out! Be a role model for them.
6. If you feel irritable, avoid or lessen contact with people and places that make you feel worse. Accept that everywhere is busy and that everyone's family is basically crazy. Small doses (instead of large) of things that irritate you can help. Remember, it will pass soon enough.
7. Spend less money and remember what the holidays truly mean to you. Spending too much or putting a lot of items on your credit card will only increase your stress and suffering in the new year. So much ends up in landfills so think about what you buy and where it will end up!
8. Manage or control bad behaviours - that can be anything, shopping, eating, drinking, picking up, fighting, giving people the finger when you are driving! Behave in a way that makes you feel good about yourself and that puts out positivity to the world.
9. Enjoy each moment by focusing on the positive, remembering the good times and/or creating new traditions with your family and friends. There is a strong and positive affect on the brain and on mood when we focus on the positive.
10. Have fun, go skating, play games, make art, play music, roast marshmellows in your fireplace.
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, Kwanzaa, EID or even nothing, I wish you the very best - love, life and happiness and my deepest thanks for popping by my blog!
This is my list for surviving the holidays.
1. If you work in the day, take a day off and do your shopping in the morning. I have discovered there are a lot less people shopping in the day then in the evening.
2. Get in bed an hour or so earlier then usual. Getting an extra hour sleep will help you feel better and it will improve your immune system and mood.
3. Make lists and more lists. Lists of presents, lists of groceries, lists of baking, lists of stocking stuffers and lists of lists so you can keep track! LOL Scratch off each thing you accomplish.
4. Get outside in the day time and move your body and take some really deep belly breaths, focusing on the present moment. Even one minute of deep breathing and 10 minutes of exercise will improve your stress levels and mood!
5. Do your best to have "one less" - one less alcoholic drink or one less sweet. Do not drink Bailey's if you are Celiac. Okay, last year I forgot that Bailey's has gluten and that is not good for me! I won't make that mistake again! High amounts of sugar and alcohol can have a toxic effect on mood, especially when you are stressed so use moderation! Remember your kids too, if they are eating lots of sugary, geletiny, blue and red and green dye substance don't be surprised if they are wild and hyper and acting out! Be a role model for them.
6. If you feel irritable, avoid or lessen contact with people and places that make you feel worse. Accept that everywhere is busy and that everyone's family is basically crazy. Small doses (instead of large) of things that irritate you can help. Remember, it will pass soon enough.
7. Spend less money and remember what the holidays truly mean to you. Spending too much or putting a lot of items on your credit card will only increase your stress and suffering in the new year. So much ends up in landfills so think about what you buy and where it will end up!
8. Manage or control bad behaviours - that can be anything, shopping, eating, drinking, picking up, fighting, giving people the finger when you are driving! Behave in a way that makes you feel good about yourself and that puts out positivity to the world.
9. Enjoy each moment by focusing on the positive, remembering the good times and/or creating new traditions with your family and friends. There is a strong and positive affect on the brain and on mood when we focus on the positive.
10. Have fun, go skating, play games, make art, play music, roast marshmellows in your fireplace.
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, Kwanzaa, EID or even nothing, I wish you the very best - love, life and happiness and my deepest thanks for popping by my blog!
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