Plan Ahead to Prevent Holiday Stress
To beat the stress of upcoming
holidays, be prepared:
- Need to clean the house for Thanksgiving company? Don't obsess about everything being perfect.
- Make a list of what stressed you out last holiday season. See what you can live without. If it's throwing your annual party, skip it this year
- Ask your family for help. Have them bake, decorate, or wrap gifts for others.
- Don't get caught up in the pressure to buy, buy, buy! Set a spending limit that's right for your budget.
- Avoid adding debt, which will only cause more stress.
- Don't commit yourself to things you don't want to do. Instead, book a few minutes each day to care for yourself and relax.
- Treat yourself well. Get plenty of sleep, eat right, and exercise.
November/December 2005 Healthy Tomorrow
The editorial content of this online publication is taken from the print version of A Healthy Tomorrow published by Loma Linda University Medical Center.