Sometimes the holidays may feel like you have an endless number of parties to go, gifts to buy, foods to prepare, which all lead to you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Here are 5 ways to create a joyous spirit Make a list of what you plan to do for the holidays. Santa does this. And he also checks it twice. If it works for him, certainly that is a way to also be productive and figure out how to manage your time and energy. 1. Get out the calendar and write down the events

Holiday season and what that can mean It is definitely the holiday season. I can tell because the traffic around the mall is really congested. Of course, people have their holiday decorations on their houses and in their front yards. The Salvation Army person is stationed outside the grocery ringing their bell or playing their musical instrument. When I look at people's faces as I shop and and as I read posts on Facebook, the other thing that is apparent is that people are f

Sometimes the holidays may feel like you have an endless number of parties to go, gifts to buy, foods to prepare, which all lead to you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. How to handle the number of things that you need to do. Make a list of what you plan to do for the holidays. Santa does this and he also checks it twice. If it works for him, certainly that is a way to also be productive and figure out how to manage your time and energy. 1. Get out the calendar and write do

Whew! Thanksgiving is over and onto the Christmas season. How did everything go? Tip number 4: Navigating a holiday party Don't go hungry. Eat a snack before leaving home Use a smaller plate Before you put food on the plate, walk around the table to look at the food choices Fill 1/2 of your plate up with non-starchy vegetables Don't eat a second plate Share a dessert with a few friends. Quiz Skipping meals is a good idea to conserve calories True False These holiday treats ar

Here are some practical tips and tools to manage the abundance of food that is very typical for the holidays. Don't skip meals just because there is a "special" meal. Eat breakfast, lunch, and then treat the Thanksgiving meal as a dinner meal. Use a 9 inch plate instead of the regular size dinner plate. Keep healthy foods in sight. Instead of whole piece of dessert, take 1/2 of serving. Share with someone. Wellness Begins With Happiness Here are 5 ways to help make peace for