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Tips for a Stress-Free Xmas |
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Written by Alexander Thatcher for FUSE Magazine
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Here are some handy tips for keeping stress-free during the crazy time of year. You might start by asking these boys along for a dip in your pool.
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ALEX'S CHRISTMAS TIPS!
Embrace the predictability
The one good thing about Xmas stress is that it’s so bloody predictable. Unlike other types of stress that we encounter in life, we know exactly when it will start and when it will finish. Everyone’s in the same boat. However it seems, don’t imagine for one minute that others are floating around stress-free, because it’s just not happening kids — that’s just a movie.
Replace the word SHOULD with COULD
The word ‘should’ can bring you a lot of grief. We should visit Auntie Millie; we should buy gifts for everyone; we should have a tree; we should go to that party. Try changing should to you could then do what makes you happy and what you want to do. Doing things out of duty and expectation will probably not bring you happiness, but only build resentment.
Know your limits
Starting early and planning will always help things to go more smoothly. Remember, not everything has to be done all at once (or at all) and if things starting getting on top of you, stop and reassess what you’re doing and why. If you’re not enjoying yourself, you probably should not be doing it.
Do something different
If you need a change, feel down or just bored with the whole Xmas thing, then do something different! This is an opportunity to do something that you haven’t before instead of just hating another Xmas. Christopher and I once flew out to Mexico on Xmas day — the flight was almost empty, we were treated like kings (queens) and it was not stressful. If you still have family obligations why not visit them Xmas Eve instead and spend the 25th with friends or your partner on the beach.
Just say NO!
If you often wind up with too many activities and obligations and find yourself flapping because you don’t have enough time for your own things — just say no! Don’t feel you have to agree to everything. After all, the holidays are about relaxing with your family, friends and loved ones.
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