Be Positive|Be Positive
Learn to Say No
There are always more sign-up sheets than hours in the day. And you don't have to do it all. Yes, there's a lot of pressure to be part of making magic happen for others, but if it will make you miserable and stressed, skip it this year. Get your karma on in the spring, when things are less hectic.
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There are always more sign-up sheets than hours in the day. And you don't have to do it all. Yes, there's a lot of pressure to be part of making magic happen for others, but if it will make you miserable and stressed, skip it this year. Get your karma on in the spring, when things are less hectic.
Done Is Better Than Perfect|Done Is Better Than Perfect
Are the cookies a little over-cooked? Does the tree lean to the right? Who cares! They're done. Don't worry about "perfect"—just get things to "good enough."
Focus on You
Moms are often expected to pull off the holidays with dinners and gift exchanges, decorations and costumes for the annual Christmas pageant. It's a lot of work to make other people happy and joyful on the holidays. But you need to take time for you, too.
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Moms are often expected to pull off the holidays with dinners and gift exchanges, decorations and costumes for the annual Christmas pageant. It's a lot of work to make other people happy and joyful on the holidays. But you need to take time for you, too.
Small Daily Goals|Small Daily Goals
It's always good to write up a plan, especially when you start feeling overwhelmed by everything that's still left to do. Map it all out on daily to-do lists and be sure to include small, achievable goals for each day. That way, you'll know you're making progress and feel motivated to forge ahead.
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It's always good to write up a plan, especially when you start feeling overwhelmed by everything that's still left to do. Map it all out on daily to-do lists and be sure to include small, achievable goals for each day. That way, you'll know you're making progress and feel motivated to forge ahead.
Stay Home|Stay Home
Just like it's OK to say no to something, it's also OK to stay home. You don't have to attend every party you're invited to. You also don't have to go out and see Santa. Or parades. Or the neighbor with the over-the-top Christmas lights. As long as you're happy, comfortable and feel the joy of the season, you can stay right where you love it most: at home.
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Just like it's OK to say no to something, it's also OK to stay home. You don't have to attend every party you're invited to. You also don't have to go out and see Santa. Or parades. Or the neighbor with the over-the-top Christmas lights. As long as you're happy, comfortable and feel the joy of the season, you can stay right where you love it most: at home.
Avoid Last-Minute Anything|Avoid Last-Minute Anything
If you plan it right, you can get ready without ever having to break into a stressful sweat. Just make sure to get one thing done each day and don't put off everything until the last minute. Even if you haven't had Christmas presents hidden all over the house since July, you can get ready for the big events by using your time wisely.
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If you plan it right, you can get ready without ever having to break into a stressful sweat. Just make sure to get one thing done each day and don't put off everything until the last minute. Even if you haven't had Christmas presents hidden all over the house since July, you can get ready for the big events by using your time wisely.
