How To Handle Holiday Stress-Part One- Northwest side of Chicago Chiropractor 60630
Published by Chicago Chiropractor Seaman Chiropractic on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:51 AM.
This is a stressful time of the year.It should be a joyous time of year but there is a lot to do, close contact with family for prolonged periods of time, entertaining, cleaning ,cooking and gift buying.
It can fry ones nerves and create a lot of tension. Tiger Woods could probably sympathize with how stressful this time of year is. I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman and I have some tips to make your holiday season more relaxed.
Make a List
One side has things you must do and the other side has things you would like to do.Look at it carefully,especially the have to side. Is it really necessary to make a hundred chocolate balls?
Are you just dealing with holiday perfectionist? A picture of what the holidays SHOULD be like.
Make a list of what you have to buy so it will cut down on your time. Combine errands with your list to decrease your trips ,traffic and time.
Pick and Choose Holiday Activities
If from the end of November to New Years is a blur, then you need to look at what is really important and what you feel like you have to do. Is writing and sending out Holiday cards for hours really what you want to do or do you want to spend time with family enjoying their company? Pick the activities you truly cherish.
Get an Early Start
If you have to buy a lot of gifts, begin in September and remember instead of fighting crowds there are all the same stores and many more online.You can begin dealing with lights early and get those things you love out of the attic before December. Make it an ongoing event and slow down and enjoy the activities. Get the lights untangled and get decorations organized. Let everyone help and do it over weeks instead of days or hours.
Get Help
Who said you have to wrap all the gifts .Stores often (even online) have gift services ,many times for free. Enlist your family to help with shopping ,cleaning and cooking. They want your company and time. That is priceless! Gone are the days of Supermom .All that does is leave you exhausted and unable to enjoy the real pleasures of the holidays.
From Seaman Chiropractic on the northwest side of Chicago to you and yours, have a great holiday season. If you are having difficulties doing what you used to do or feeling pain or discomfort ,give yourself a holiday gift and call today 773-545-2233.
It can fry ones nerves and create a lot of tension. Tiger Woods could probably sympathize with how stressful this time of year is. I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman and I have some tips to make your holiday season more relaxed.
Make a List
One side has things you must do and the other side has things you would like to do.Look at it carefully,especially the have to side. Is it really necessary to make a hundred chocolate balls?
Are you just dealing with holiday perfectionist? A picture of what the holidays SHOULD be like.
Make a list of what you have to buy so it will cut down on your time. Combine errands with your list to decrease your trips ,traffic and time.
Pick and Choose Holiday Activities
If from the end of November to New Years is a blur, then you need to look at what is really important and what you feel like you have to do. Is writing and sending out Holiday cards for hours really what you want to do or do you want to spend time with family enjoying their company? Pick the activities you truly cherish.
Get an Early Start
If you have to buy a lot of gifts, begin in September and remember instead of fighting crowds there are all the same stores and many more online.You can begin dealing with lights early and get those things you love out of the attic before December. Make it an ongoing event and slow down and enjoy the activities. Get the lights untangled and get decorations organized. Let everyone help and do it over weeks instead of days or hours.
Get Help
Who said you have to wrap all the gifts .Stores often (even online) have gift services ,many times for free. Enlist your family to help with shopping ,cleaning and cooking. They want your company and time. That is priceless! Gone are the days of Supermom .All that does is leave you exhausted and unable to enjoy the real pleasures of the holidays.
From Seaman Chiropractic on the northwest side of Chicago to you and yours, have a great holiday season. If you are having difficulties doing what you used to do or feeling pain or discomfort ,give yourself a holiday gift and call today 773-545-2233.
