Stress Free Holiday Season
The most important contributors to a happy holiday season are the expectations you create in your own mind about the holidays...You cannot make them perfect - people get sick,recipes do not always turn out as expected and family members do not always get along...You will be healthier and happier if you keep your expectations reasonable...You do not have to have the perfect party,perfectly behaved children,or the most beautifully decorated home...Give yourself a break and you will be happy you did...You are in charge of the number of commitments you make...You do not have to hold a holiday party at your home...You do not have to attend every event just because you received an invitation...You have one like with a limited amount of time...Spend the time of your life with people you love...Make sure you do not spend the holidays trying to change your siblings or revisiting grievances from year past...Share memories and laughter with people who are important to you...Take time for personal reflection...Establish traditions at home and at work...Traditions change as the people in you life die,make sure you establish new traditions with the family member who remain...Christmas is for family and friends...It is also time to rejoice and celebrate for our Saviour's birth...We have to thank Him for everything that we have in our lives and for saving us from our sins...and last but definitely not the least taking care of your physical and mental health is the single most important aspect of creating holiday health and happiness...Eat a healthy food and exercise regularly...Merry Christmas to all!!!!
great article, thanks for all these wonderful tips