Step #3 - Creating a plan helps remove some of the emotion attachment and allows you to look at your choices with a more objective perspective. Proceed by realistically, and objectively looking at your list to discern the likelihood that you can fit everything into the upcoming time period. Use the following numbering system to begin the process of planning and scheduling.
Review your list from yesterday, considering each item carefully. Use the following guidelines to help prioritize. This process may take some time. Be thoughtful with your choices.
- Put a 1 next to items that are important specifically to you. (and only you)
- Put a 2 next to things you do because your kids, husband, friend expects it of you.
- Put a 3 next to things you do purely out of habit, because it’s the way you’ve always done it, or the way your parents/family always did it.
Congratulations! You are that much closer to freeing yourself from chronic Holiday Stress-itis.
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