Today is about keeping sane during the holidays!
Honestly, no matter what I do the holidays stress me out.
However, there are a few things that help keep the stress down a little bit for me.
Make a list
I write down everyone I need or would like to give a gift to on a piece of paper.
I then write ideas for each of them next to their name.
I check mark off what I bought, and again check it off when the package arrives.
I keep my list in my planner, so it is always with me :)
Order gifts online
As much as I love to walk through the stores during the holidays checking out all the decorations, hearing Christmas music, etc. it just doesn't work well with my schedule.
To be efficient with my time, I order all the gifts I can online.
Including gift cards.
Workout
This is honestly the number thing that helps me get through the holidays...or any time of year really.
A good workout immediately calms me down and puts me in a better mood :)
Let it go
Is my house spotless? No
Is there laundry to be done? Yes
This year I am really trying to focus on just enjoying the extra moments we get around the twinkling lights.
If that means I put off loading the dishwasher, or have to rewash a load of laundry so be it.
I know I will never have these days back again, so I am really trying to just be in the moment more.
Honestly, no matter what I do the holidays stress me out.
However, there are a few things that help keep the stress down a little bit for me.
Make a list
I write down everyone I need or would like to give a gift to on a piece of paper.
I then write ideas for each of them next to their name.
I check mark off what I bought, and again check it off when the package arrives.
I keep my list in my planner, so it is always with me :)
Order gifts online
As much as I love to walk through the stores during the holidays checking out all the decorations, hearing Christmas music, etc. it just doesn't work well with my schedule.
To be efficient with my time, I order all the gifts I can online.
Including gift cards.
Workout
A good workout immediately calms me down and puts me in a better mood :)
Let it go
Is my house spotless? No
Is there laundry to be done? Yes
This year I am really trying to focus on just enjoying the extra moments we get around the twinkling lights.
If that means I put off loading the dishwasher, or have to rewash a load of laundry so be it.
I know I will never have these days back again, so I am really trying to just be in the moment more.
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