Entertaining in your own home can be simplified, too. For large gatherings, by
all means enlist some help, either by asking your guests to bring an item or
two or by relying on your local bakery or deli to prepare some of the items for
you.
Healthful Balance
Don’t let your health fall by the wayside this season, only to rely on your January
resolutions to get back into shape. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” rings true here, so set a few goals for the month to get you through. Place a
limit on sugar intake—say, one sweet treat per day—to keep you from sampling every seasonal goodie that crosses your path. Make it
a point to get a bit of exercise every day, even if it means getting outside in
inclement weather. Above all, be sure not to deprive yourself; splurge on the
things that really matter while forgoing the rest.
Holiday Correspondence
Advances in technology mean sending out holiday cards isn’t as cumbersome as it once was. Although you wouldn’t necessarily want to share your glad tidings via tweets, you can get savvy with
your computer and create holiday greetings (think videos, e-cards, and photo
albums) that can be sent electronically, cutting down on postage costs and time
spent addressing envelopes. Your recipients will be reminded that you are
thinking of them, and they may even be inspired to take a few more steps toward
tech-savviness themselves.
Honest Expectations
Remember, the winter season is about being together with those people who mean
the most to you. Unmet expectations can often override the great things that
are happening if we aren’t careful to keep a healthy perspective on things. It helps to set a few
priorities for the season that will provide a framework for how you celebrate.
Then, make the most of the season without letting the minor details get to you
so that come January, you are eager to take on another year of life, equipped
with the energy to celebrate the small and large.
Written from staff reports.
