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    Home » Healthy Vegan Living » Health and Nutrition

    Your Holiday Survival Plan

    Published: Nov 28, 2016 · Modified: May 11, 2023 by Dianne · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Your holiday survival plan

    Holiday survival may seem tricky, but having a plan in place can help get you through the season without too much stress and hardship.

    Your holiday survival plan

    From Halloween until the New Year begins, demands escalate and stress mounts as we prepare to celebrate The Holidays. The seasonal stress we feel is often self-imposed as we strive for perfection by trying to give others what they want, draining us of the energy we require to make it through the season. We do too much, spend too much, and eat and drink too much. The holiday season has become one of “too much”, and the time is now to care of your whole self by taking charge of this year’s agenda.

    Archie in the Tree

    Here are Five Tips for Your Holiday Survival

    1. Decide What You Want

    Take the lead by deciding on the type of holiday you want. Think about the traditions and activities that made you happy in past years and repeat them. Keep in mind those things that are important and ditch the rest.

    2. Make a List

    After you have determined what you want from the holidays, follow Santa’s lead and make a list. Write down all that you want to accomplish between now and the end of the year, and then prioritize. Choose only those items that you really want to participate in, and say no to everything else. Organize your time and calendar by planning your activities in advance, and make sure you stick to the plan.

    3. Set Boundaries

    Set a limit on how many parties you’ll give or attend; on how much time you are willing to spend in close quarters with friends and family; and on far you will travel and the length of time you will stay with difficult relatives. The holidays come but once a year, so spend time with people you enjoy and who supply you with positive energy.

    4. Don’t Strive for Perfection

    Now comes the hard part – changing your own expectations. Give yourself permission to scale back on shopping, baking, sending out cards, and decorating. If these are important to you, find simple, creative ways to accomplish each task. Not only will you save time and energy but also money. The last thing you want to do in your quest for a stress-free holiday is to create a financial burden that will follow you into the New Year and beyond.

    5. Schedule in “Me Time”

    Finally, if you want to achieve any sort of calm during this season of peace and goodwill, you need to take time for yourself. Go back to your “to-do” list and pencil in time for exercise and time alone to keep yourself energized and relaxed. Breathe away the stress, letting go of the things you cannot control. Because it is the season to be jolly, laugh! It’s good for the soul.

    Gingerbread Tea Latte with cookies

    For tips on surviving holiday stress, take a look at this article.

    To stay healthy through the holiday season, the tips in this article can help.

    What do you do to help you survive the holidays?

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    About Dianne

    Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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    1. JL Fields

      November 30, 2016 at 9:15 am

      GREAT tips, Dianne! I have lots of clients who will benefit from this. Sharing!

    2. Dianne

      November 30, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Thank you, JL!

    3. Sarah

      November 30, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      The holidays get SO busy for us—I have something Christmas related every single night next week. Every night! Love your ideas to keep things a little simpler!

    4. Dianne

      December 01, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      I hope my tips help!

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