Whether it be shopping for Thanksgiving goodies or Christmas presents, holiday shopping can be fun, but can also be overwhelming. The malls transform into an atmosphere filled with many products strategically placed to attract maximum shoppers and even the internet world is constantly luring more customers. The following are 10 ways to ease into the holiday shopping season.
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Budget!
Perhaps this is one of the most important aspects in reducing stress for me. Holidays are a time when I tend to spend more money. However, it is important to stay within the means and there are many ways to do it and still be thoughtful.
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Part of the way I relax and manage stress is by taking short, fun day excursions. No matter where you live, there are great areas to visit. Recently I took a trip with my boyfriend to the Autry National Center Museum of the American West in Los Angeles, California. We took about two hours to explore the museum.
These were the great highlights:
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Learning that Gene Autry was the singing cowboy
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Saw the various awards including the Platinum Columbia record that Gene Autry won.
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Seeing the the Gene Autry Guitar
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Posted in Stress Management on Aug 23rd, 2007 1 Comment »
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Sitting in front of the TV to watch CSI, 24, ER, sports!
Aren’t there times where you just want to get away, but you can’t because of time or work. TV can be a great supplement. Having a few good shows can not only be relaxing, but rejuvenating. After a hard days of work, it’s nice to be able to just sit down on the couch and watch TV. There’s nothing wrong with being a couch potato, well in moderation that is.
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