Posts Tagged ‘stress’

Relatives and Stress at Christmas – A Simple Guide

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Maybe you have a good relationship with all your relatives, or maybe, at the other end of the scale, you and your relatives do not speak. Somewhere in the middle is: The grand-aunt who keeps asking who you are every 5 minutesThe uncle who gets drunk and lasciviousThe cousin who shouts and gets violentThe sister [...]

Reduce Stress This Christmas

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Christmas is a great time of year, but let’s face it, it can definitely be the MOST stressful! You do not need to let stress ruin your holidays! This article contains a few practical tips you can put into practice to reduce the stress this holiday season. Do Not Give In There is so much [...]

Ten Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Gift Shopping

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Finding the right Christmas gift for everyone on your list can be tricky, not to mention stressful. So here are some handy tips that will help make your seasonal shopping simple and stress-free: 1. The thought counts – Put some thought into each gift so it matches the tastes of each recipient. Everyone will appreciate [...]

Christmas Present – Will it Be Just Like Christmas Past?

Friday, September 24th, 2010

What do you want your Christmas to be like? Is this down to you, or do other people have to behave in a certain way, do certain things for your vision of Christmas to be realised? Do they know your expectations? Just a couple of weeks to Christmas and the tension is palpable!! There are [...]

Christmas Gifts and Celebrations That Won’t Break the Bank

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

If not for the fact that Christmas is a time of laughter and merriment, the yuletide season can be awfully frustrating especially for people who have a budget to think of. With lots of expenses for the Christmas celebration already lined up at your door ?decorations, dinner, gifts ?sticking to the family budget can be [...]

Top 7 Secrets to a Stress-Free Christmas

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

1. Take time for yourself on a regular basis. Perhaps you might take a long bath, read, have quiet time alone or whatever feels good for you. You will be feel good about yourself and more relaxed and energised to enjoy your life more fully. 2. Ask people to help you. Choose 3 things today [...]

6 Ways to Deal With Festive Drainers This Christmas

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Most of us think of Christmas traditions and activities as something joyful and the thought of them often bring a smile to our face. That is right about to the second when we realize Christmas will be upon us in a very short time! We often let preparing for family gatherings, the hustle and expense [...]

What’s Your Christmas Stress Type?

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

In the run-up to Christmas, stress levels are rising higher by the day. And the funny thing about stress is that we get to take on a whole new personality! Would you like to find out what your Christmas stress type says about you? Here are the 5 most common Christmas stress types. See if [...]

Survive Or Enjoy Christmas? Create Your Own Personal Christmas Recipe

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

What’s your first reaction to the thought of Christmas approaching? Is it “Oof…”, “Woohoo!” or “Argh!” Given the festive season, I sat down earlier with the intention of writing a Christmas Survival Guide. Then I started thinking about the meaning behind ‘survival’ and looked up its definition. What leapt out at me was all about [...]

My Christmas Story

Monday, March 29th, 2010

As I write this newsletter, we are just two weeks away from Christmas and what is suppose to be a time of great joy and celebration. Unfortunately, there are many who find themselves anxious, stressed and even depressed during this time of year. Who are these people you ask? Some are your friends, your family [...]