Christmas Week - Wonderful, Magical, Stressful

  

Christmas Week: It’s wonderful, magical and stressful.

The days between Christmas and New Years can be a time to savor with family and friends surrounding you. There is an abundance of good will and warmth that leaves you feeling like a cat with a full tummy, curled up in front of a fire. But, it can also be chaotic and overwhelming. Every bed is filled and your refrigerator is beginning to look like it belongs in a college dorm. After you’ve awoken from the stupor of too much sugar, fat, cocktails and gift unwrapping, your world can seem a little out of control.

Here are some tips for getting things back on track before New Years Eve and preserve your sanity:

* Restore order

If it doesn’t intrude on your families tradition, remove gifts from under the tree and place them in their respective new place in your home. Make sure there are plenty of hangers in the closet for coats and hang them up as soon as guest arrive. A large ham can feed a family long after you’ve become tired of it. Consolidate leftovers in the fridge and freeze portions of things you have lots of. Remove boxes and bags until recycling day.

* Eat your veggies

Opportunities to eat and drink things that are less than healthy abound during the holidays and there is no reprieve between December 24th and the 31st. Make an effort to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water when you are home and can control your choices. Your body will thank you.

* Maintain a routine

Whenever possible, stick to your normal routine. If you have taken the week off, try to wake up and retire close to your regular times. Make an effort to continue to exercise. If you have some time to yourself, take a quick walk. The weather may prevent you from getting outside, but you can always put on some dance music and get your groove on. Even running the vacuum helps get you moving. Which brings me to my next point...

*Clean!

While this may be difficult if you are hosting guests, cleaning your house will clear your mind and keep you feeling grounded. Nothing creates chaos more quickly than shoes all over your foyer, glasses on the counters and crumbs on the floor. An hour spent dusting, vacuuming and straightening up will give you a feeling of control in a very out of control week.

So have fun, enjoy the beauty of the season and keep your wits about you. When we wake up on Sunday, the first day of 2011, we all have the gift of opportunity and renewal.

Happy New Year!!

Kat

This article was submitted by Kathryn Robbins of Kat Robbins Interiors.

Kat Robbins Interiors
610-291-4220
Wayne, PA 19087

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