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 #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…
I write about life work balance. I meditate, exercise, listen to music and work on letting go of things i can’t control. But sometimes there are those days when I wish I had a do over day. I’m working on an article that’s due tomorrow. I waited too long to get started because I had other deadlines. The pressure is…
Two factors contribute to feeling extreme stress: 1- fear of the unknown, or not knowing what will happen in the future 2- feeling like we have no control or influence over other people, places things There are three key processes that will help you reduce stress and feel less overwhelmed are: 1- Conscious Deep Breathing- 2- Change It, Control It,…
I have been working in the field of stress management for over 20 years, as a consultant, speaker and coach. Previously I had been an anxious stressed out, overwhelmed no sleeping person and had to learn the techniques I now teach other people. Money issues can be a major stress and anxiety producer which of course get magnified when we…
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