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How to Survive the Holidays

Update – How to Enjoy Holiday Food Without the Weight Gain

A few weeks ago, I shared my ideas on how I planned to enjoy holiday food without the weight gain this year. I mentioned that in the past I have frequently gained a few pounds during the holidays due to all the special meals, desserts, parties, etc.
Well, yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in America, the unofficial [...]

November 27, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

Coping with Holiday Stress

The following is a guest post from Stephen Thomas at Life Change For You!, as part of my series on How to Survive the Holidays & Maintain Balance.
During the holidays there can be a lot of stress and I would like to address one very important kind and my solution to it. Coping with holiday [...]

November 24, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

How to Change Expectations During the Holidays or Anytime

“We’re going to have to cut back on Christmas this year.”
I heard that statement several times when I was growing up.  One instance I vividly remember is when my dad was out of work due to a strike at his factory.  I think I was maybe 10 or 11 years old.  Christmas was a bit [...]

November 18, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

13 Ways to Save Money and Beat the Stress of Holiday Shopping and Gift Giving

Is it me, or is the Christmas season starting earlier every year?
Halloween was barely over before the Christmas decorations and the pre-Christmas sales started appearing in the stores in my community.  Santa arrived by horse-drawn carriage last Friday night (November 13) at one of our local malls, and was escorted to the place where he’ll [...]

November 16, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

How to Enjoy Holiday Food Without the Weight Gain

The holidays are one of my favorite times of the year.  And one reason is all the food!
From American Thanksgiving until New Years, there’s a steady stream of parties and special dinners.  Some are full meals with meat and all the trimmings, others are just hors d’ourves – but lots of them!  And of course, [...]

November 14, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

How to Beat Holiday Stress and Busyness

Brace yourself…Christmas is coming.  It happens every year on December 25th, yet, it seemingly catches many people by surprise.  Not just the day, but the entire holiday season.
Why is this?  I think it’s because many people just let the holidays “happen” to them instead of taking the time to plan ahead.
The holiday season seems to [...]

November 13, 2009 How to Survive the Holidays Read the full article →

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