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Thanksgiving,
or Turkey Day as I like to call it, is right around the corner. It’s the time
to gather with friends and family, give thanks - and eat all that delicious food.
And for many
us, it’s also a time to stress. Whether it is grandpa lecturing on how to cut
the turkey or Aunt Karen talking about politics at the dinner table, holidays
with the family can be stressful. But there are some things you can do to
de-stress your holiday. So for this Fun Friday, I’ll share some of the pointers
I’ve learned on how to reduce stress during the holidays.
First,
whenever you’re cooking or helping cook, make a plan of attack. Make a list of
the ingredients you need before shopping and write down how you are going to
cook everything, how much time each one takes, etc. And don’t try to do all the
cooking yourself - delegate certain duties to other family members.
Second, leave any family grudges at the door. So forgive Uncle Bob for the time
he forgot to send a birthday card. And remind yourself that Thanksgiving is
about giving thanks for the things we have. Forgive and forget.Third, play with the kids. For me, being around children brings me back
down to earth and reminds me what’s important. Plus, it’s fun.
Last, don’t
forget to exercise. Staying active during this crazy time will lower your
stress levels and counterbalance all the food.
Have a happy
and stress-free Thanksgiving!
Justin – A
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