If you celebrate the holidays your likely stressed out of your mind. If you don’t celebrate the holidays your likely just stressed.
I have found it endlessly interesting the conversations I have with clients in December. “My family is coming for Christmas and I want to run away and hide.” “I don’t know what to get for my brother.” “My credit cards are maxed, I hope the bonus is good this year.”
Folks it happens every year, get a plan and work on it a bit. If you don’t like company over the holidays, send everyone an email in March about it. (your stuck for this year however). Or this year make some changes to how you run the holiday, put in those boundaries and write them all an email tonight and re-read it a couple of times and then send it.
The commercial aspects of the holidays are overwhelming. My daughter wants an I-phone 5, she has NO idea what that is but all the other girls are getting one.(No, there is no chance she’s getting that as I am not sure what it is either) Do you have the nicest tree, the most lights, the newest dress?
Take a breath, take another. It really can be a lovely time of year. Spend your time with your family and friends, not necessarily your money. Give your love to your family and friends, not necessarily the rest of your money.
On another practical note. The change in most people’s diets and sleep schedules is really harmful. Get three meals a day. Don’t ‘wait’ till the big dinner to pig out. It really messes with you. A few extra drinks, a few pounds of extra sugar and let the shouting matches begin.
Talk about an “X-mass survival plan” with those on your team. See how it goes and work on it for Easter, summer vacations, fall festivals and next years Santa.
Don’t let marketers destroy a great opportunity. Life is short, take every chance you get to bond with people. Have great memory making experiences with them.
All the very best to you and yours
Ward Willison
allbodycare.com
Acupuncture & Other Natural Therapies