We all know who The Grinch is-that nasty, green-colored
creature of Dr. Seuss' imagination. He stole Christmas, nearly ruined
everything, and then repented at the eleventh hour. Well, you don't have to
literally steal gifts out from beneath the tree to ruin the holidays for
yourself and your family-all it takes is the wrong attitude.
If
you're feeling your inner Grinch start to crawl out of his cave, try a few
of these techniques that should have you back to your regular, cheerful
self in no time.
Make
Lists:
Make
a list of recipes you want to make over the holiday season. Make a list of
gifts you need to buy. Make a list of crafts you'd like to make. You get
the idea! Use a binder, websites like Pinterest, or apps like Evernote, to
keep it all easily accessible.
Simplify:
Overwhelmed
by hosting a holiday meal? Make it a potluck. Stressed at the thought of
running all over town to purchase gifts? Buy them online. Keep it simple!
Learn
to Say No:
Don't
feel as if you have to attend everything you're invited to. And be sure to
schedule days when you're doing absolutely nothing except sitting bundled
up on the couch with a good book and a cup of hot cocoa.
Take
a Break:
If
you're introverted and are feeling emotionally exhausted because you have
family around 24/7-make sure you take frequent breaks to get quiet, alone
time. Balancing time with others and time by yourself is always important.
Get the Kids Involved:
Kids
can do everything from decorating cookies to trimming the tree-as long as
you're not a perfectionist who insists on having it exactly your way, which
brings us to the next point.
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