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5
Ways To Reduce Holiday Stress
by JoAnna Carey
Are
those bells ringing in your ears a sign of holiday cheer or a sign
of too much stress? Don't let this Holiday Season slip by in a blur
of over scheduling. Commit to making changes -- one step at a time
and you'll discover the gift of a more enjoyable year-end celebration.
As you juggle the complexities of work, home and family, here are
5 simple steps that may help you become as jolly as ol' St. Nick.
5.
Develop an list of everything you would like to do THIS Holiday
Season, then prioritize in order to get the most amount of joy from
the limited amount of time you have to spend with family, friends
and coworkers. Remember, this year's priorities may look different
than those of holidays past!
4.
Express gratitude. What a great time of year to thank all of those
people who make your life worth living! Don't let the hustle and
bustle of the season steal away your opportunity to be thankful
for the people, experiences and events (both good and bad) that
made this year unique and memorable. If you're sending greeting
cards, why not add a personalized message about why you are thankful
for having
the recipient in your life.
3.
Learn to say NO -- put YOU first sometimes. It's ok to say no! I
repeat: it is ok to say NO! Schedule some "alone time"
during the holidays so you can reduce the temptation to take on
too many responsibilities that may cause a meltdown at the worst
possible moment.
2.
Choose your battles wisely. As the end of the year quickly approaches,
you may be pulled in too many directions and it may be impossible
for you to attend every get together. Holidays are often full of
over taxed emotions so, rather than succumbing to a confrontation,
try to approach each situation as an opportunity to accommodate
the most important needs of those involved. Express your opinion
about the little things that are causing extra stress instead of
hiding those emotions that may cause your temper to reach the boiling
point.
1.
Life really is about the journey. Savor the moments! That is a difficult
concept for those of us who are always striving toward a particular
goal. Savoring the moment means allowing yourself enough time to
celebrate each activity before rushing on to the next event.
BONUS
Stress Reducer: The
Rat Race Relaxer Book provides 52 stress busting tips -- one
for every week of the year -- that will challenge you and your friends
to get what you want in return for running the rat race!
While
the keys may appear simple, they are guaranteed to help you tackle
the rat race head-on, and turn it into a race than can be run --and
won-- by charting your own course rather than navigating someone
else's.
All
Rights Reserved. * Adapted from the book Rat Race Relaxer: Your
Potential & The Maze of Life by JoAnna Carey.
JoAnna
Carey, aka "The Rat Race Relaxer," is available for radio,
TV and print interviews. She's an energetic, young entrepreneur
who merges her life experience and business success to perform enjoyable,
influential presentations. She is the producer and host of her own
weekly television
program titled The Rat Race Relaxer™ Show and the author of
Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential & The Maze of Life. Contact
Carey'D Away Enterprises, LLC; http://www.RatRaceRelaxer.com.
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