How quickly the fall goes by! We are on the cusp of Thanksgiving, and the holiday pace will snowball from there. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle, no one wants to replace celebration with chaos. But, how do we keep that from happening? It takes conscious effort. Forethought is helpful.In the Fall of 2001, I went on a women's retreat where I received a helpful list of stress tips from speaker Lynn Fagerstrom. I have included many of her best tips here.
- Be realistic about your expectations. Don’t set unrealistic goals for yourself. Start early to plan for the holiday rush and keep your levels of activities attainable. Know when to say “no.”
- Get ready at night. Take a few minutes to prepare your clothes, organize your purse, fill the coffee pot or whatever you can do to make “tomorrow” easier.
- Fill it up! Make it a personal rule to never let your gas tank get below a quarter tank. You’ll never have to stress out about running out of gas again.
- Wake up 15 minutes earlier. If mornings are always a hectic time of chaos, make this small change that will reap huge results!
- Save one spot for your keys and purse. Never again frantically search for missing keys! Just remember to put them all in one spot as soon as you get home.
- Eat right! Cut down on sweets. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Easier said than done- especially with all the yummy holiday treats- but what a difference it makes when we eat well!
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