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From groceries to gifts, and everything in between, there is always so much that needs to be purchased and it’s easy to get stressed out about it, especially when you feel overextended with your time, energy and pocketbook This is where prioritizing, planning and timing become crucial.
* Prepare a list of what you need to buy to get through the holidays and a separate list of gifts to buy. Review the list and decide if everything on it is necessary. Oftentimes, ‘less’really is ‘more’and taking the pressure off extravagant gift giving and the expense incurred can be a huge and settling relief. Quality time spent with friends and family is often the greatest gift you can give. My family stopped giving gifts decades ago and it was a huge game changer for us in terms of enjoying the holiday season
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* Whenever possible, avoid peak shopping times like weekends and evenings I know this isn’t easy when working full time. Try to do your shopping during the week, as soon as you can, in order to minimize your shopping stress.
* Whenever possible, go shopping on your own If you have children, see if a friend will watch them for an evening
* While I’m a huge supporter of shopping local, online shopping can be a better way to get what needs to be done more quickly and effectively. If you don’t want items arriving at your home and spoiling the surprise of the gifts you are purchasing for those you live with, ask a friend or neighbour if you can have items delivered to their address.
* Remember to buy something for yourself You deserve it. Practicing even a few of these tips will help turn the Holi-daze into truly happy Holi-days! Season’s Greetings from my home to yours!
Heidi Pfleger has been a Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach for more than 30 years and a student of yoga since the age of five. Born and raised on a farm in the Paris area, Heidi ventured further afield to study Yoga around the world in her twenties and has since been sharing her experiences and continuing in her studies both on and off the mat. Heidi offers regular yoga classes and individual sessions as well as wellness coaching sessions and retreats throughout the year. For more information on her programs, contact Heidi at 519-755-1447.
