236. How To Take The Crazy Out Of Holiday Craziness

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are going into what’s usually the most packed month of the year for most of us.  With holiday parties and school performances and get togethers… it can feel non-stop! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So how do we do all the things… but also… be present in the moment and enjoy it? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Less craziness, more laughter and connection </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Less racing around and more time to yourself before events </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s all about planning ahead, eliminating what you don’t want to do or what’s not necessary and being organized. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The goal of today’s episode is to hit pause on life for a bit to think about what we can do now to be sure the holidays don’t just fly by. And we don’t spend the next month racing from one thing to another instead of soaking it all in. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More holiday awesomeness, less holiday craziness.</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The holidays are one the most stressing times for people!!  Harvard study shows 62% of people have elevated stress levels during this time. </span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">TIPS! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Only say yes or sign up for the things you really want to do </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">-Plan ahead of time!  To avoid the last minute mad dashes! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being organized adn putting yourself in the shoes of you waking up the morning of an event is everything.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">DO you need outfits for everyone? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The craziness comes from thinking of these things JUST before you need it - then you race around to find it.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="f