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Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday season. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, travel, family dinners, parties and concerts etc. make it a very hectic time of the year. Caregivers can be especially overwhelmed!
- Plan ahead. Make and freeze meals. Get shopping and wrapping done early.
- Let go. You don't have to do everything they way you used to. What traditions are the most important to you and your family? Concentrate on those and let go of the rest. It's okay.
- Simplify your decorating. Put out only the items that are most important to you and your loved ones. Perhaps keep it to one room.
- Say "No." Whereas you don't want to socially isolate yourself, you don't have to accept every invitation. Center the holidays around just a few meaningful activities.
- Accept offers of help. You don't have to do it on your own.
- Stay healthy: Eat well, get a good night's sleep and try to exercise a little each day.
- Take a break. Take a bubble bath, get a massage or go out with a friend.
- Maintain a sense of humor. Watch a funny holiday movie.
- Practice your faith. Your spiritual health is important, too!
- Accept your emotions. It's okay to feel sad, scared or angry.
- Lean on people who understand.
- Lower your expectations for the holidays, and just enjoy them!
2 comments:
Very helpful post ! This would also help with anybody who suffers from a chronic illness that slows you down& keeps you from doing everything you would like to do .
Happy Thanksgiving! Love & Blessings
Great tips! I can tell we have great minds, coz we're thinking along the same tracks during this busy season of the year AND this busy season of our lives. Praying for your family that you will have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving full of even more special family memories. :)
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