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10 Tips to Help You De-Stress During the Holidays

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Thanksgiving preparations, Christmas shopping, then New Year’s Eve celebrations.  There may be a nip in the air here in the MidAtlantic Area, but there are also some heated emotions and high anxiety brewing the closer we get to the holidays. 

holiday stress

Before you begin to get yourself too stressed, check out these 10 Tips to help you de-stress during the holidays.  Leave a few of your own in the comments section as we can all benefit from having a happy and stress-free holiday season.

 

10 Tips to Help You De-Stress During the Holidays

 

HOT BATH

how to reduce stress during the holidays

 

Take a bath, add some Epsom salts to help ease aches and pains and to soothe your mind and body.  Try using a lavender scent salt which will provide a calming aroma.

 

SLEEP

Sleep is the most important stress reducer to keep us healthy and relaxed.  Don’t let your To-Do list cause you to lose sleep, stay in bed a bit later or go to bed a bit earlier then rise and shine rested and less stressed.

sleep recharges the body and soul

ENJOY THE MOMENT

Slow down and enjoy the little moments around you.  Enjoy and appreciate God’s Gifts; a sunrise, a sunset, trees blowing in the wind or snow flakes falling, slow down and enjoy the moment.

enjoy a beautiful sunset

SAY NO

Learn to say, “no” and don’t try to attend every meeting or event invite that pops into your email box or on your Facebook timeline.

3 signs saying no

DECLUTTER

Clear your mind by clearing the clutter from your closet, desk or dresser drawers.  Pull out a drawer and sit on the sofa or bed to remove and discard old papers, socks or items that you no longer use.  You will feel better the next time you open that drawer and are able to find exactly what you need without digging through the mess.

messy kitchen drawer

 

MEDITATION/DEEP BREATHING

Make and take some time alone to re-center yourself.  Sit in a quiet dark corner of your home or apartment or even on the floor of your walk-in closet to pray, mediate and breath deeply.

release stress with mediation

DANCE

Put on your favorite music then dance or jog in place or run around the house or up and down the steps.  Dance like no one is looking to boost your endorphins.

Fresh Prince of BelAir

LAUGH

Laughter is a great way to reduce stress hormone levels, leaving you recharged and refocused.  Turn on the television, your computer or Tablet and watch re-runs of old shows like “Everyone Loves Raymond”, “I Love Lucy” or “Everybody Hates Chris”

laughter is the best medicine

READING

Unplug and give your mind a rest from electronic and digital media then pick up a book or a magazine.  Curl up and relax with a good story or a “rag mag” that is for “entertainment purposes only” and enjoy the stress-free read.

reading in bed

SERVE UP FAMILY, FOOD AND FUN

Buffet and Potluck meals are more fun and social than traditional sit-down meals.  Ask family and friends to bring a dish and purchase pre-made items to cut down on your time in the kitchen.  Let everyone relax and eat as they please then tell some jokes, play games or just catnap the rest of the day away.

How do you reduce stress during the holidays?

 

Cut down on time and stress in the kitchen with a Jennie-O frozen, No Thaw Turkey.  It goes from freezer to oven to perfect on your table!

Disclosure: I am a member of the Jennie-O Switch Circle.  All opinions are my own.

  Switch to Turkey with Jennie-O

 


5 Ways To Relax Before The Holidays

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Hello friends, 

For some the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, yet for others it can be the most stressful time of the year.   The non-stop swirl of activities associated with getting together with family and friends; finding just the right gift for the In-laws or kids; and the dread of blowing the budget can unnerve the best of us.

So before the shopping, cooking, parties and festivities begin, take a little time to relax and rejuvenate, it’s not only good for the body, it’s also good for the soul.

You can create a mini spa at home with just a few items, here are a few of my favorite things that help me to relax and unwind, what are some of yours?

Lodge – Lighted Birch Candle Lighted Canvas Art – 12 x 12 – Ohio Wholesale

Lodge - Lighted Birch Candle Lighted Canvas Art - 12 x 12 - Ohio Wholesale
Sitting quietly in meditation or listening to soothing music, a
s Teddy Pendergrass would say, “turn out the lights and light a candle.”

 

HoMedics – Homedic therapist select Shiatsu Pillow with Heat SP-10H, Black

HoMedics - Homedic therapist select Shiatsu Pillow with Heat SP-10H, Black
A gentle neck and shoulder massage provides relief from the tension of being in the car during those long hours of commuting back and forth to work

 

Interactive Media – Sleep Easy – Guided Meditation, Yoga Nidra Relaxation and Breathing Exercise With Kanta Barrios

Interactive Media - Sleep Easy - Guided Meditation, Yoga Nidra Relaxation and Breathing Exercise With Kanta Barrios
Listening to a meditation tape aids in falling and staying asleep naturally.  

As you know, the lack of a good night’s sleep is a major stressor that can cause mishaps not only on the road but also in the home and at work

Interactive Media – Sleep Easy – Guided Meditation, Yoga Nidra Relaxation and Breathing Exercise With Kanta Barrios – $14.99, 3.98 shipping – Available at Amazon.com

 

Reckitt Benckiser – AIR WICK FRESHMATIC COMPACT i motion Automatic Spray Refill: Relaxation Lavender & Chamomile

Reckitt Benckiser - AIR WICK FRESHMATIC COMPACT i motion Automatic Spray Refill: Relaxation Lavender & Chamomile
This calming compact air freshener is great to keep on the night stand.   

Lavender has long been a scent of relaxation

Reckitt Benckiser – AIR WICK FRESHMATIC COMPACT i motion Automatic Spray Refill: Relaxation Lavender & Chamomile – $17.99, 5.09 shipping – Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

 

Yogi Tea – Kava Stress Relief Tea 16 Teabags

Yogi Tea - Kava Stress Relief Tea 16 Teabags
Curling up on the sofa with a cup of hot tea sometimes is all that I need to relieve the stress of the day!

Yogi Tea – Kava Stress Relief Tea 16 Teabags – $4.46, 6.37 shipping – Available at iHerb

 

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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