Holiday Stress Relief Tips
LOOKING GOOD
PROFESSIONAL HELP: Tips from local leaders in their industry
By Cheryl Lohman
LIGHTS WILL BE TWINKLING. Homes are about to be decorated with trees and greenery. Soon, everywhere you look you will see signs of the holidays -- but you may also be feeling burdened. Instead of appreciating the sparkle of the season, you're busy agonizing over how to shop for the perfect gifts, taking the kids or grandkids to every fun Christmas event and perfectly prepare your home for hosting guests. There's a lot to do every holiday season. But we're letting the stress and the "must dos" interfere with what's supposed to be a pleasant time for ourselves and our families. In a survey conducted by Healthline, 62 percent of people said their stress levels were "very or somewhat" higher during the holidays. Only 10 percent of people said they had no holiday-related stress! Reduce the stress and experience the joy and magic of the season by finding ways to minimize your workload and save time. Set priorities for your time. Decide as a family on one (okay, maybe two) events you'd like to make time for. Maybe that's Storybook Land or a holiday craft fair. Sprinkle in a holiday party or two and you'll be set. Minimize the "have tos" on your calendar. Not everything has to be homemade. If holiday baking is giving you more anxiety than delight, don't think twice about getting your goods from a local bakery. Not everyone must produce Pinterest-worthy Christmas cookies.
Consider ways to reduce the time you spend doing housework or getting ready for guests. For example, you could hire a cleaning service for the holidays. Simplify your personal self care routine. How can you always look great without spending lots of time? Permanent makeup for eyebrows, eyeliner and lip color is a great solution. When you work with an experienced permanent cosmetic specialist, you'll ensure that the precise work of making you look beautiful day and night is done professionally. Many people don't know if permanent makeup is for them or they don't know how to get started. Permanent makeup is customized and personalized so it fits you and your look. It is essential to have a consultation with a highly trained and qualified artist. Now more than ever it’s important to look for an artist who will keep you safe. This is not a service you want to bargain shop for and you will want to see actual photos of their work. Today, most professional permanent cosmetic artists are members of the world's leading, not-for-profit society devoted to this field, the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP). This organization sets standards of practice for its members, which assures the public of the highest levels of professionalism and safety. After permanent makeup — you’ll be among those with lower holiday stress and who enjoy a natural look that lasts a long time.
Cheryl
www.oregonpermanentmakeup.com
Cheryl Lohman CPCP, is a Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional and owns Oregon Permanent Makeup in Corvallis Contact Cheryl: 541-740-1639
www.OregonPermanentMakeup.com
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