Learn to relax If you start the day stressed, you will be stressed all day. Balanced breathing, however, can keep you calm all day and help you will sleep better at night. Balanced breathing also improves health and prevents headaches, backaches and stomach problems. Balanced Breathing Find a quiet place with no interruptions for ten minutes. Get comfortable. Close your…
There are four main causes of holiday stress: gift giving obligations, expenses, a lack of time, and unrealistic expectations about creating a perfect holiday. To reduce holiday stress, arm yourself with knowledge. Know the ins and outs of these top four holiday stress hotspots and follow these effective stress-reducing tips: Holiday Stress Hotspot #1: Gifts Make a list of everyone…
Four Ways to Optimize Business Results This Quarter It’s no secret that the year-end holidays bring additional pressures on executives and employees, especially during challenging economic times. You can avoid these productivity-drainers by providing yourself and your employees with proven techniques to reduce stress levels. If having clear-headed executives, engaged employees, and delighted customers during the holidays appeals to you,…
Holiday Stress Hotspot: Anticipation and Expectations Be realistic. Just because it’s the holiday season, family issues will not suddenly disappear and everything will not be perfect. Adjust your expectations. Expect a few bumps in the road at family events and gatherings and you’ll be better able to deal with them. Relish traditions. Focus on those little traditions that evoke positive…
Holiday Stress Hotspot #3: A Lack of Time Complete your gift shopping early. This will relieve you of one of the biggest time stresses during the holidays. Refuse Invitations. You don’t have to go to every party you’re invited to. If party going becomes a chore or exhausting, step back and slow down the pace. Take time for yourself. With…
Holiday Stress Hotspot #2: Holiday Expenses Set a budget, and stick to it. Don’t buy gifts that you’ll spend the rest of the year trying to pay off. Think of alternative ways to give gifts (set up a gift exchange, make some handmade gifts or foodstuffs). Choose inexpensive ways of entertaining and enjoying. Have a potluck party instead of providing all the…
Holiday Stress Hotspot #1: Gifts * Make a list of everyone you need to buy gifts for. * Look for gifts you can buy for multiple people. Similarly, look for stores where you can buy many gifts for a lot of people. * Plan a few back-up gifts, generic gifts with blank cards for people you might forget or who…
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