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Q
“The
holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, but I always seem to
find myself stressed out. It is getting to the point where I dread the holiday
season!”
A
Shopping,
parties, traveling, dining, families… is it no wonder why we feel
stress this time of year?
Add family conflict, challenging diets, and “must-do”
traditions, and you have a recipe for a heaping dose of stress.
Before you give up and try hibernating for several weeks to avoid
the festivities, take a look at these stress-reducing tips:
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Shopping
- Don't shop until you drop. Catalog or online shopping provide a
great alternative to fighting the mall crowds. If you must enter the
mall, prepare a list of who you need to buy for and what ideas you
may look for.
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Parties
- Go with the flow. The secret to working around everyone's
schedules is being flexible. Celebrate on the days that work best
for you.
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Traveling
- Don't rush. Allow for extra time by planing only one event for one
day. Compromise is the key to balancing your travel schedule.
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Dining
- Eat mini-meals. With all the food that is being prepared, it is
easy to overeat, so avoid doing so by eating smaller, more
calorie-traceable meals.
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Traditions
- Think quality, not quantity. Would anyone really be hurt if you
asked for help preparing the holiday dinner or forgo the holiday
parade? Probably not. Find a few "must do" traditions and
remain flexible.
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Stress
Buster - Treat yourself. Regular exercise, a soak in a hot tub, or a
soothing massage may be what you need to refresh you.
Gift
certificates for a wide variety of products and services also make great
gifts for you and those on your shopping list.
St. Andrew's At Home Services offers gift certificates for all of
their services, including massage therapy, minor home repair, escort
transportation, nursing services, and personal care.
You can order yours today by calling (314) 726-5766.
St.
Andrew's At-Home Services helps to serve the needs of older adults and
their families in the comfort of their home, including housekeeping,
transportation, meal preparation, personal care, nursing services and
companionship. For
more information, please call (314) 726-5766. St. Andrew's At-Home
Services is a not-for profit division of St. Andrew's Resources for
Seniors, an Episcopal-Presbyterian organization serving older adults and
their families since 1961.
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