Questions for WEEK 2

Here are 3 questions to help you with creating lists for the holidays:

1.  Is there a traditional holiday activity that you can create a list for, e.g., mailing holiday cards, hosting a holiday get-together, gift buying?

2.  Is there anything on your list that you can delegate?

3.  If you're feeling stressed, have you scheduled any calming activities for yourself on your list?

Next week, I'll offer an additional strategy for managing the holidays.

WEEK 2 MAKE A LIST

MAKE A LIST: Shopping lists, daily lists, packing lists...instead of further taxing your memory, create a list to keep track of your activities, commitments or shopping during the holidays.  How much should I elaborate on this?  Some people like lists, others don't.  If you find that you're forgetting tasks and feeling stressed with too much to do, unburden your mind by making a list.  There on paper you can have a clearer idea of what it is that you're doing and  you can also see the progress that you've made as you check off gifts purchased or actions completed.

Of course, if you're feeling overwhelmed just by looking at your list, then create a smaller list that feels less overwhelming.  Or simply draw a horizontal line between your morning and evening activities.  If you're still feeling stressed, refer to WEEK 1.  : )