stressful holiday

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Have you seen that commercial, at least I think it’s a commercial, where the turkeys get mad at all the Christmas decorations because it seems like everyone keeps forgetting about Thanksgiving?

My mom was visiting last week, which meant lots of shopping, and it’s really hard to see all the Christmas decorations out already. Especially in Tucson, where the daily highs still consistently range from 75-85 and the sun is out Every. Single. Day.

Not that I’m complaining – you just can’t take a girl from Ohio and convince her that Christmas is better in the desert.

All that to say the holiday season is here whether we care to admit it or not.

Avoid Holiday Stress And Commit To Joy!

That’s why today’s Wellness Wednesday video gives you six tips to avoid holiday stress.

I thought it would be appropriate now so that you can start to prepare. You know, get ahead of the game that is the holidays, the busyness, the parties, the temptations, the presents, the food. Get yourself in the mindset of joy rather than a mindset of overwhelm. I know you can do it! I’m going to be trying really hard on these tips myself.

Go ahead and watch the video and then let me know in the comments below which tip you’re going to tackle first. And, if you want to make a game out of it, share this with a friend or family member and have them commit to joy and avoid holiday stress along with you! This time, it really is the more the merrier!