Timer® Tips
The Holidays
The holidays can be a fun,
magical, eventful, happy time of year…they can also be stressful, guilt ridden,
and a financially difficult time of year as well. So here are some great idea’s
to get you through the holidays this year.
TimerDIET
Know ahead of time which foods
are “not
in your best interest” decide ahead of time whether you are going to
have one of this or none of this, or maybe two. Just decide ahead of time so
you are not caught having to make a decision on the spot. Remember to always
eat well-balanced meals throughout the day. So when you do decide to have
something that is a little sugary it does not send you off into a tailspin of
the Sugar High, which will eventually become the sugar crash.
Remember your drinks during this
time of year can also be a source of unnecessary calories and sugar. Treat sugary drinks just like you would
dessert. Make sure you have eaten a well-balanced meal before, during, or right
after having a sugary drink. And if you don’t know my stance on sugar
substitutes, they are a NO-NO-NO! If you want something that is sweet, regular
sugar is the best.
Don’t forget daily exercise and
if you are doing a lot of shopping, then you are in luck, all the walking and carrying
bags counts!! Just remember to get 30 minutes in everyday!!
TimerORGANIZER
The holidays are a great time to
organize your past and get ready for your future. The Christmas decorations are
the perfect place to sort through what to keep and what to throw out (or keep
in a special place for sentimental reasons). Making room for the upcoming
presents by giving away what you and your family no longer use, is also a great
holiday tradition to get started with this year. We have many things that we do
not use or need, there are others who would make better use of what we do not.
So take this time during the holidays to see what you really need and give away
what you do not.
Organizing your time is crucial
during the holidays. Along with your daily life now you need to add in parties,
shopping, and so much more. Take your calendar right now and make sure that
everything you can possibly think of is properly written down in your calendar
with the exact times and addresses. If the addresses are new to you get
directions and save them so that you can easily retrieve them when it is time
to go. (I like to email them to myself) Don’t forget to schedule time for you,
and/or the family and friends. The holidays are so chaotic that taking in
something like a movie or dinner with friends can be just what is needed to get
some balance back. Schedule your days the way you want and understand they
might not turn out exactly how you had planned, but they have a better chance
if you are really specific with your intentions.
TimerSAVINGS
Budget, budget, budget. I cannot
stress this enough. Know how much you really want and need to spend on the
holidays and don’t forget the little things like the extra tipping, office
holiday gifts, additional meals out, a pretty dress for that special party,
cooking dinner, decorations. There are a lot of costs that go into the
holidays. Having a budget will help you in deciding what is really necessary
and what is not. Some families pick names and then buy that one person a really
nice set of gifts. Others put a limit on the adult’s gifts and then others try
for a more personal touch and make their gifts. (A coupon book of things you
will do for another is a great idea for a free gift idea—some have gotten
pretty creative with this, like “Giving in on an argument”, “saying I’m sorry
when I don’t feel like it”, drawing a bubble bath, and then of course the
traditional, “back rub” is always nice. Whatever the gift the thought and
sentiment should be what is given and received.
Happy Holidays!!
Sherri Sue Fisher, author of:
TimerDIET 2nd Edition #7 on Amazon E-books in
Health, Fitness & Dieting/Personal Health/Women’s Health—November 10th
2014
TimerORGANIZER #5 on Amazon E-books in Business &
Money/Business Life/Time Management—October 25th 2014
TimerSAVINGS due out Spring of 2015
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Thanks for sharing your comments. I can't wait to read them! Sherri Sue Fisher