Time Saving Tips for the busy Holidays
I don’t know about you but the magical Holiday is approaching faster than a sled down an icy hill and I’m feeling a little overwhelmed. Of course we all had the best of intentions but where did the time go?
HOLIDAY STRESS
The reality is we are adding enough extra duties into our schedule to keep a full time employee busy. With that said, I’ll get right to the point. Here are 10 great ways to save some time AND relieve some stress.
- Lay out what you are going to wear the night before and have whatever you need to take with you organized and by the door. The simple act of having one less decision to make in the morning will relieve stress and get you out the door quick with a clear mind.
- Through the Holidays get up 20 minutes earlier than you normally do. We all have a lot of extra errands and things on our minds right now. It is much easier to be efficient when we feel prepared and not rushed.
- Speaking of extra errands, there is no better time to keep your to do list up to date. Write EVERYTHING down. You will feel a sense of accomplishment when you see tasks crossed off your list. With a written list you will be more likely to use your time wisely and sneak an extra errand in when you find yourself near the location of one of your chores.
- Prioritize your list. Keep the things you must get done at the top of the list and leave the items that are not imperative at the bottom.
- This is the time to keep your meals easy to prepare! Consider keeping some prepared deli foods in the fridge for emergencies. If you do cook, it is a great idea to double your recipes so you will have prepared food ready to heat and serve on those particularly rushed days.
- Wear your most comfortable shoes and clothes. You will have more energy and will more likely feel like doing the extra chores on your list!
- It’s not too late to shop online for some or all of your gifts. The best part… you can do it in your pajamas and gift wrapping is often included or offered for a very minimal fee!
- This is no time to play the Wonder Woman role. ASK FOR HELP! Divvy up some of the duties you can’t get to.
- When you find yourself stressed to the max take a 30 minute time out; go for a brief walk, read a few pages from your favorite book or just find a quiet place to sit and relax. When you are stressed your mind is cluttered and it becomes hard to focus.
- Lastly, if you really find yourself overwhelmed consider contacting a personal assistant concierge service. I did a quick search on the internet and found several that offer help from the simplest to the largest of chores and duties. Now doesn’t that sound tempting?
Remember, you are human and your best IS ENOUGH. Keep a positive attitude and find a way to enjoy this season. I hope you spend it surrounded by those you love and are filled with the gratitude of all that you have and all that you are.
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Deborah Hayes, CTA Life Coach
Empowering women to live a life of consequence, a life without regrets that is your own unique version of the life you love. About Deborah
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