Tis the season to be jolly and all of that good stuff. I am sure making a holiday gift return has challenged the best of us. We get a gift we really don’t want, doesn’t fit, doesn’t work, is the wrong color or is just plain useless. Now comes the hard part. Do we:
A. Tell the gifter
B. Regift it
C. Bury it in the closet
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You may not feel like “Deck the Halls” this season. A loved one’s poor health and all the changes that has brought into your life can put a damper on your holiday spirit. Try these tips for easing the blues and enjoying the season:
No need to keep up all the family traditions. Decorate simply, with just a few displays that are especially meaningful and spirit-boosting. Ask others to host or help with family celebrations. Read the rest of this entry »
On December 26th, a child did crouch,
Singing, “Deck the Halls,” until told to shut his mouth.
He kept on singing until “Shut Up!” bellowed the grouch,
Then a child’s smile — one day after Christmas — quickly went south.
I wish I had simply made up the entire set of events; however, just like the fictional Grinch, we sometimes steal the spirit of Christmas in real life with adult behavior very unlike that of our Lord and Savior. Read the rest of this entry »
It has been said that less is more. This holiday season in the spirit of generally simplifying my life I thought I’d see if that’s true. So what better way than to declutter what for most Americans is the jam-packed pinnacle of all holidays? Christmas.
Christmas in particular can use a lot of decluttering. Two thousand years after the blessed event we celebrate, we’ve managed to turn the season into the Olympics of gifting, baking, mailing, decorating and travel. We’ve made it a month-long sprint of parties, shopping and shipping deadlines. We even kill trees for it. I for one can live without fruitcake, egg nog, and a fresh evergreen in my living room once a year. Read the rest of this entry »
The holidays are here with all its family gatherings and festivities, but as the season progresses, so too can the feelings of stress and overwhelm particularly when it comes to dealing with family members and in-laws. The truth is, the holidays aren’t necessarily easy nor blissful for many people. Is there something that you can do to get through those difficult moments? Absolutely!
Before you go to family’s or to your in-law’s to celebrate Xmas, keep in mind these stress-buster tips: Read the rest of this entry »
But you do. We’ll help you! Let this season be one of joy and peace. A time to laugh with friends and share precious moments with family. A time to visit with clients and show your appreciation. You can sing those carols, shop with ease, and most importantly relax. Sound too good to be true. Well, try a few of these holiday time management tips and see if they work for you.
1. Plan ahead: Who says you have to buy the holiday meal the week before. Each time you go to the grocery store, pick up those extra cans of cranberry sauce or Jell-O and jot it down on a list. With your business, buy those 2008 calendars, Daytime Planner refills, client gifts, etc. Keep a list and as you get things, mark it off. Read the rest of this entry »
The expectations of the Christmas season are that it is a time to be spent with family, friends and laughter, but for people in the grieving process, the holidays can exacerbate the feelings of grief, and heighten the solitude one already feels. While grief is unique to each person mourning, teddy offers some tips for getting through the holiday season, and finding joy in spite of pain and loss.
1. Be kind to yourself. Recognize that grief takes time, and your body has had a major blow to it. Grief can be hard on the body. If you suffered a broken leg, you would slow down, and stay off of the leg. When you suffer a broken heart, you need to do the same. Pamper yourself. If everything doesn’t get done, it doesn’t get done. It’s okay. The holiday season can be hectic, and rushed. When you are grieving, you need to heal and go slow. Give yourself permission. Read the rest of this entry »
By Bill Clarke
If you’re looking at the Holidays as just another stress to add to your already overloaded schedule and life, I’ve got some tips you won’t want to miss. Keep reading for Stress Buster Tips that will keep you moving through the Holidays at warp speed with a smile, plenty of laughter, and cheer to spread around.
1. Minimize. Cut out the excesses, whether it’s food, people, gifts, expenses, or extra duties, cut them out of your life.
2. Personal Time. Give yourself a few minutes of down time every day to regroup, refocus, meditate, and alleviate stressors.
3. Focus. Do one thing at a time. Don’t try to get it all done at once, choose one thing and do that, then do the next thing. (It does help to have a list and mark off each item as you complete it.) Read the rest of this entry »