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5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
For some, any mention of the holidays immediately induces stress. Presents to buy, schedules to coordinate, family politics, and holiday weight gain top the list of many people’s worries.
3. Do what gives you and your family joy. If your favorite holiday memories are of baking with your grandmother, and it brings you joy to do the same, go for it! If anything else on your to do list doesn’t bring you joy, follow rule no. 4.
a weary soul. Go out for a deep breath of fresh air and listen to the sounds of birds and rustling trees. You’ll find yourself refreshed from some time spent outside.
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