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Transformation Tuesday: The Hectic Holiday (Ways To Stay Calm)

12/1/2015

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Welcome to another Transformation Tuesday here at Createyou86.  Can you believe that Thanksgiving is already over?  You're probably getting all of your other holiday decorations out right about now, and getting ready for Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever holiday you celebrate.  We all know how hectic the holiday's can be, and that it can cause more than a headache.  This post will be all about reminding you of ways to stay calm during the holidays.

1. Start Early!
I always think....ohhhh Christmas is (insert number here) days/weeks away, i'll have plenty of time to do all of my shopping, and everything else.  Guess what....it never ends up that way....it never fails that i am still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve before or after our other festivities, and i always think to myself "I'll do better planning next year."
START EARLY!  Save yourself the headache of hurrying to wrap or buy presents. There are several great days to make very cheap purchases such as: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday/Cyber Week.  If you order online it takes away the hurry, and rush, and you can buy at your own pace.  Also if you order on these days or even before these days you should receive the products way before Christmas, and be able to wrap them, and have them done, and be able to forget about them until you put your presents under the tree.

2.  Keep A List
Do you stress about what to buy for people around the holidays?  Keeping a small notebook with list of gifts for people in your family or things that you might like throughout the year (while your in the store looking at them) in your handbag or on your person is an easy way to not stress about presents.  That way when the time comes to purchase you can simply pull out your notebook, and check off presents that you have purchased. You can also keep a checklist of other activities such as creating holiday cards, recipes, and anything else essential to making your holiday great!

3. Keep It Simple

The holiday's are all about "It's the thought that counts" right?  So why not keep it simple.  If you are still stressing about presents consider this simple plan for friends, yourself, or even your entire family.  
Something they want
Something they need
Something to wear
Something to read.

4. Calendar
Sit down before December (probably toward the end of October), and create a calendar of events for the month.  You could plan out when to get your tree, decorating the tree, decorating the rest of the house, when you need to have cards written by, when to send them out, when sales will be at certain stores, when to cook food, when to wrap presents, and any other events which you will be attending.

We hope that this short list helps to take some of the stress out of your holiday season.  

What do you think is the most stressful part of the holiday season?  Let us know in the comments below!
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16 Comments
Elaina link
12/1/2015 04:22:24 pm

Great tips to keep it together! I love the "Keep it Simple" to brainstorm gift ideas.

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Emily Leonard
12/1/2015 04:56:34 pm

Elaina,
Thanks for stopping by. I have to keep it simple otherwise I would drive myself crazy. Most times simple is better anyways :)

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Rebecca link
12/1/2015 06:18:23 pm

Great list! It can be so overwhelming. I love this list and needed the reminders! :) Rebecca

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Emily Leonard
12/1/2015 06:20:45 pm

Rebecca,
Thanks for stopping by. I agree. The holidays can be very overwhelming. I need these reminders as well once in a while!

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Krista link
12/1/2015 08:47:28 pm

These are great tips--especially making a list! I am the queen of lists and it definitely keeps me sane!

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Emily Leonard
12/1/2015 08:51:32 pm

Krista,
Thanks for stopping by. List a are sooooooooo helpful! I am also a list queen. I love lists, and feel accomplished after checking them off!

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Sarah link
12/1/2015 10:27:49 pm

Great list. I do the exact opposite and stress to the point of buying nothing because I always overthink and never remember to bring a list. Maybe this year will be the year!

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Emily Leonard
12/1/2015 10:42:58 pm

Sarah,
Thanks for stopping by. I hope this list was helpful. I would love to hear about your experience this year!

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Cathy link
12/1/2015 11:44:41 pm

I wish I started shopping earlier! I'm going with lots of gift cards for teenagers this year- too hard to buy for. Time to do some cyber week shopping:)

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Emily Leonard
12/1/2015 11:51:42 pm

Cathy,
Thanks for stopping by. Did they make a list for you/Santa? I'll be 30 in Jan and my mom STILL asks for a specific list. She went out today and took the list with her! Cyber Week is an awesome opportunity to do some quick catch up!

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Jessica link
12/1/2015 11:56:08 pm

Wow what a great list! I love the suggestion about starting in October and making a calander. I usually start shopping in October, and then by the time December comes around, there is so much going on I get lost! Thanks alot for the tips!

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Emily Leonard
12/2/2015 12:02:51 am

Jessica,
Thanks for stopping by. I feel like starting earlier than you might expect is the way to go. Even having a planner or filofax dedicated to the holidays which is very popular as well so you have it all year long and can take it out when you need it.

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Nina Williamson link
12/2/2015 08:27:51 am

The holidays get so stressful that you almost miss out on enjoying them! I'm hoping to get the bulk of my Christmas shopping done by this weekend/ whether online or in person so I can enjoy the rest of the season!

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Emily Leonard
12/2/2015 10:01:48 am

Nina,
Thanks for stopping by. I totally agree. I only have a few presents left. I also wait until I have all of the presents together before I start wrapping. That way I can do it in one fail swoop, and not feel like i'm wrapping presents all month.

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Lisa Sharp link
12/3/2015 01:52:49 pm

The starting early thing is what I always promise myself and normally fail at. I'm doing better this year but still have more to do than I wanted to!

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Emily Leonard
12/3/2015 02:06:34 pm

Lisa,
Thanks for stopping by. I think alot of people feel that way. Maybe next year or even the next major holiday put your begin date in your planner, or set a reminder on your phone. I'm really glad you connected with this post.

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