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10 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress

Here are 10 tips to help you keep a positive attitude and stay in a light, happy, uplifted state of mind during this holiday season. These tips come from my own experience and from the collected wisdom of the people who participated in my recent holiday stress survey.

1.	Stress happens in the mind. Monitor your thoughts and feelings to stay light, happy, and uplifted during the holidays
2.	In all the busy-ness, if the activity energizes you, do it. If it doesn't, don't do it. If it just HAS to be done, deligate it
3.	Respect yourself - set boundaries and limits on your finances and on your time spent in tense family situations
4.	Ask people what they want for a gift, or if you don't feel comfortable with that, listen to your heart for guidance on what to purchase (within your budget!)
5.	Family gatherings are not the time to solve long-standing issues or conduct group therapy sessions, so don't go there!
6.	If you can't be with family because of divorce or long-distances, let them know you love them. If they've passed on, celebrate their life & share the good memories. If you're single, find a way to be of service to others less fortunate than you
7.	Let go of perfectionism and the idealized "Norman Rockwell" Christmas. Stay connected to what the season is really all about.
8.	Expect the crowds to be there. That's just the way it is. Spread happy vibrations wherever you go instead of being frustrated.
9.	Give yourself a gift!
10.	Take care of yourself - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually

This is a condensed list from the original podcast version available at the SCC blog.

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