Here’s what you need to have a low-stress holiday season.
Holiday perfectionism is one of the main causes of holiday stress. Learn to recognize the signs of holiday perfectionism and change them--give yourself a break and really enjoy the holidays this year!
Holiday shortcuts can be your best friend in terms of holiday stress relief: holiday shortcuts allow you to enjoy the traditions you love without as much busy-ness and stress. What are your best holiday shortcuts? Read my best, share what works for you, and see what other readers have to say!
The holiday season can be a stressful time of year! Here are some proven strategies to find relief from holiday stress, and enjoy the season to the fullest.
Do you find that, rather than feeling jolly and care-free, the holiday season leaves you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Find out why this phenomenon has become all too common, and learn how you can eliminate the stress and enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be enjoyed!
A great way to manage stress from throwing a holiday party is to have a simpler, well-organized party. Here are some great holiday shortcuts that will enable you to cut down on stress and retain the essence of what makes a party fun!
Most of us look forward to receiving holiday cards, but many of us dread sending them, as they require a lot of work and create stress. Dread not, as you can cut card-sending down from a monumental task to a fun diversion (or at least get close) with a few holiday shortcuts!
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it’s also a time of stress. In fact, according to a poll on this site, close to 90% of respondents find the whole season to be stressful! Much of this stress comes from trying to create the picture-perfect holiday meals that grace the covers of magazines. Fortunately, the most important part of a holiday celebration is the love, and shortcuts can be taken with the food. Here are some ways to simplify a holiday meal.
The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. For those who feel lonely during the holidays, this time of year can be a time of additional stress. If you’re experiencing loneliness that causes you stress during the holiday season, the following suggestions can help.
Reducing the stress of holiday shopping: While most of us really enjoy the holiday season, between the holiday parties, the baking, the holiday cards (complete with pictures and newsy letters) and finding the perfect gifts for everyone, we place pretty heavy demands on ourselves. This year, you can make it a point to enjoy the holidays more by simplifying holiday shopping, while still maintaining what makes the holidays special: the love.
While most of us love our families and look forward to seeing them, family gatherings can bring up issues that can cause stress. Read more about the causes of familiy stress, and find resources for dealing with stress within your extended family.
When getting organized, it helps to have a plan. Here are ten questions you should ask yourself to be sure your plan is sound before you do the work of executing it, in your quest for an organized home.
Part of what makes the holiday season great is the food! Here are some great recipes you can use for parties, family dinners or other holiday occasions, from About's guide for busy cooks.
As you raise your glass and celebrate the holidays, you don't want to be stressing about your diet! Here's a handy guide to carb counts for beer, wine, and other alcololic beverages, from the Low Carb Diet site, so you can relax!
An organized holiday season runs much more smoothly! About’s housekeeping expert has all the details on a great idea to help you stay organized this season!
