ABCs Beating Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a time for families to bond, create traditions, have fun together, and most of all to show one another how much you appreciate and love them.  Unfortunately, many times holidays are a cause of stress.  The following "ABCs" are ideas to help you lessen your stress during this season.
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ASSIGN TASKS TO OTHERS
BUDGET
COOK IN ADVANCE
DECOMPRESS
E-CARDS
FOCUS ON FUN
GROCERY SHOP WITH A LIST
HEALTHY EATING           
IMPROVE SLEEP HABITS
JOURNAL
KEEP IT SIMPLE
;AUGH
MANAGE YOUR TIME WISELY
NEW TRADITIONS
ONLINE SHOPPING
PICK YOUR BATTLES
QUIET TIME FOR YOURSELF
REFLECT ON PRIORITIES
STREAMLINE GIFT GIVING
TIME WITH LOVED ONES
UNDERSTANDING OTHERS
VENTING (APPROPRIATELY)
WATCH EXPECTATIONS
XANAX (ho ho—just checking to see if you are reading this---with a valid prescription only please)
YES TO LESS STRESS
ZZZ’s  (sleep)