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8 Tips To Better Handle Holiday Stress
How is the holiday season treating you so far? The holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, to take some time off work, or even escape for a winter getaway. For all the joy and fun, though, so comes the holiday stress. The expectations of social events, gift shopping, and entertaining guests can become too much for even the most festive folks. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, people in the United States are more likely to experience an increase in stress over the holiday season. And on top of that, women tend to stress more and are less likely to manage this…
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Healthy Holiday Potluck: Bring a Healthy Dish
In the weeks before the holidays, it seems that we are often invited to one or more parties and/or family get-togethers every other night. Therefore, we are faced with unhealthy options at many of these functions. In a previous post, we looked at how to maintain your healthy eating habits during the busy holiday season. Now we are going to look at ways you can bring healthy holiday dishes to these holiday potluck functions. This is your year to shine with that healthy dish the next time you are asked to bring something to a holiday party. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Healthy Holiday Veggies and Dip Bring a veggie…
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How to Throw a Stress-Free Holiday Event
Many women and men stress when they have to plan and host a holiday event, such as a dinner or party. I typically don’t plan these types of functions anymore. But it can be a tough gig even when planning in a group! It can be difficult to find the time it takes to get ready for these holiday events when you’re already pressed for time on a normal day! But it has to get done, right? Since this is the holiday party season, here are some tips to help you streamline this process (if you haven’t already made your plans): 1. Plan Your Party Early Start planning for these events…
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Tips for Healthy Eating During The Holidays
All of the wonderful holiday parties! And all of the lovely desserts! I remember going to a Christmas party 2 months after my wedding. One of my closest friends who is a physician and who cooks like a chef was catering the party. I was so excited to eat all of the amazing things she was going to make! However, the morning of the party, I got nauseous. Stayed queasy all day. Stood at the party looking at all the appetizers, desserts, entrees — and all I could eat was dry pita chips. Talk about disappointment! I found out later that I was pregnant. Unfortunately, that nausea hung around for…
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What is a Gratitude Journal?
[disclosure] You probably have heard about gratitude journals and may have questions about what it is and what it can do for you. A gratitude journal won’t change your life circumstances, but it very well may change your life perspective. This is why a gratitude journal is a worthy investment of time and effort. This type of journal is simply a space to record what you are thankful for. By recording and also by determining items to record, both positive vibes and overall positivity may increase in your life. While the mundane and necessary parts of life will still exist, they may fade in light of a heightened awareness…
