Holiday Stress Management Tips Including How To #IndulgeAnytime

Holiday Stress Management Tips

• Unplug Once a Week: Everyone these days is plugged in. When my family gets together, we have to force everyone to put down their electronics. The kids with their handheld games and cell phones, parents with smart devices and tablets, even Grandma has a Nook! Let your body (and devices) recharge and take sometime to read a book, play some music or take a walk.
• Exercise: Yep, there is that dreaded word! It is true however, that exercise releases those much-needed stress-combating endorphins. There is a reason for the phrase, “Go walk it off.” Get a little flustered? Try a short walk around the block.
• Find Joy In Your Holiday Duties: We all have a ton of things to do when the holidays come. There is decorating, cleaning, shopping, baking, wrapping, cards to write, and lists to make. I know that my work seems to come in triplicate at this time of year, so I always make sure that I truly enjoy myself with the “duties” that I enjoy. One of my favorite things to do is cook with my kids, so when I get to that part of my list, I make sure that I do not rush through it to get the task done, but actually relish in my chore.
• Give to Charity: I always feel good when I can help someone else. When you are going through your cleaning duties to make room for Christmas loot, donate instead of selling on eBay. This way you can drop off all your stuff in one trip instead of making several trips to the post office.
• Slow Down, Plan an Escape and Indulge: When was the last time you sat down and lingered over a cup of coffee and a good book? Why don’t you plan an escape? My favorite indulgence is coffee. Every day, I wake up before everyone else and make myself I cup of coffee with my Keurig. I really enjoy snuggling on the couch watching the sun rise while warming my hands with my cup. I breathe deeply and center myself, soon ready to start my day. Sometimes I only get five minutes before I hear the pitter-patter of toddler steps, but it is enough!

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Indulgent spa gift basket – daily prize

• Luxury robe
• Slippers
• Vanilla scented candle
• Wooden hand massager
• Soft, luxury blanket

Café Escapes is the brand of hot, flavored indulgent beverages that provide you an everyday treat and a chance to relax and savor a moment of your day, whether at home or at work.

Compensation was provided by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.