Thanksgiving is approaching.
That means the holidays are officially upon us. Now the question becomes: Are you prepared
for the stress that inevitably accompanies the festivities? Whether your answer is yes or no, here are
some tips and advice for conquering the holidays without sweating like you just
finished an hour long metcon.
#1:
Delegate tasks. I know, I know.
You are Wonder Woman or Superman; you can carry the world on your
shoulders, cook the perfect turkey, and bake a pumpkin pie all at once without
a second though, but even the most super of superheroes has their crew backing
them the entire way. Don’t be afraid to
divide up the tasks. Have the family get
together and decide who will help provide drinks, who will bring side dishes,
who will make what for dessert, who will cook a turkey or ham, etc. This way everyone feels that they are helping
contribute to the celebration, and you can relax a little more and enjoy the
family time.
#2:
Budget. Create a
budget and stick to it! Grocery stores
post sales adds all the time. Look at
the adds. These adds are your
friends! Plan your grocery list and
stick to it. I, personally, love the
Kroger app, because it allows me to make my grocery list on my phone, organizes
the items I put on my list based on what aisle they are on, and all I must do
is follow the order of the groceries on the app; it saves me time and keeps me
more on track than if I wonder up and down the aisles, picking up a package of
cookies or two that I don’t need in the house.
#3: Ask for
help. This is what the holidays
are all about! Family and friends coming
together to spend time together and appreciate all that they have. Use those people to help you! Like I said earlier, I know you are all
superheroes, but hang the cape up for a day or two and let others help. No one will know you need help until you
ask.
#4: Take
time for yourself. The other
good thing about the holidays, other than family, friends, and food, is the
much-needed time off from work. Take
time to pamper yourself. Use the time
off to go get a massage or take a hot bath or just sit and enjoy some peace and
quiet. There is nothing saying the
holidays must be filled with constant travel and hustle and bustle. Stop and breathe. Take a deep breath and enjoy all the end of
the year has to offer.
Always remember to consider yourself and your sanity during
this time of giving. You cannot give
from an empty cup, so take time to do things that make you happy and fill your
cup.
Happy (not) sweating!
-Kirsten
