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DECEMBER 24, 2022

The holiday season has officially graced us with its presence. The holidays are a time of celebration and bliss, not stress. For some, though, the holidays have lost the delight and excitement they once held. How to Reduce Your Holiday Stress. Be temperate to avoid holiday stress. Why is that?

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Don’t kill the messenger, but the holidays are knocking on our door. In case the aisles of your favorite big box store haven’t made it clear, Halloween has become the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season. It’s like the universe handed you a gift-wrapped ball of chaos and said, “Here, have fun!” And that’s just sad!

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

I’m a guy who always looks forward to the holidays. I’ll be honest, though; with the financial future of so many people hanging in the balance, and an inevitable structure change looming at Primerica, that holiday season came with some added stress I hadn’t endured during past holiday seasons. I’m no exception.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

Ive experienced four layoffs in mid-November over the past decadetwo of mine and two of my husbandsperfectly timed to put a damper on the holiday season. Below, I share my own survival strategies that got my family through multiple spells of unemployment during the holidays. I also spoke with Kelly Vincent, Psy.D.,

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As holiday shopping picks up, one way to make the gift selection process more meaningful is by considering the recipient’s Enneagram type and what they want and need. Gifts for Enneagram 1: The Perfectionist Also called “The Perfectionist,” a Type One has a core desire to be good, right and morally upstanding.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Whether the recipient is new to personal development or just looking for a spark of inspiration, you’ll find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday. Keep gift giving simple.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

. Welcome to the 2021 Gift Guide! It’s the time that I get to curl up on my sofa wrapped in my favorite blanket, with my favorite coffee and my laptop and write to you about the items that made this year’s list of awesomely-appropriate gifts for clients and colleagues. Gift Shops. Handmade Gifts. Cozy Gifts.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Ask for help.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The post Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas , to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. While you may find a couple of quiet days around the holiday, the rest of December can be quite stressful. Ask for help.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Organizing an office gift exchange can be an opportunity to create meaningful memories with your coworkers, or, as a recent article on The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) blog makes clear, a potential minefield of stress and unintentional offense. Good Gift Lists. Yankee Swap.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

As if the holidays weren't busy and sometime stressful enough? Try adding a job hunt to the mix of gift wrapping and card mailing and life can all of a sudden seem to be too much!

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 12, 2012

With the holidays just around the corner (already, can you believe it?) But you might also want to involve employees in the process, and organizing a green gift exchange is a great way to do so. But how do you go about organizing an eco-friendly exchange of holiday gifts? photo by: citymama.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2011

  I LOVE Gifts!    The fantabulous Michelle Shaeffer is hosting and she invited me to share a gift, along with 12 other entrepreneurs and small business owners. These gifts have been created especially with YOU in mind, to help you reduce stress, get organized, grow your business and more.

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Tips From T. Marie

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Hiring holiday help is a common practice around the holidays, particularly for retailers. Did you know that any business can benefit from teaming up with a virtual services professional for the holiday season? Ask them to research client gift ideas and when you decide, have them order them for you. Get it here for free.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. Thanks for visiting!

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Too often, the day-to-day stresses of life can wear on us. In addition, research suggests gratitude journaling can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and even benefit heart health. How does your favorite holiday make you feel?

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Chances are you are in the middle of your Holiday shopping. Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. This is perfect gift for your male buddies or family members.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Preparing for time out of the office for the holidays is frustratingly stressful. It’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year and somewhere amongst the gifts, parties, and holiday movies, we are still expected to carry our normal workload. The audacity! Clean Out and Back Up Your Systems. Let me know!

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, business leaders are still keen to maintain productivity amidst the seasonal rush while allowing their team to enjoy the holiday period. Additionally, establishing clear deadlines and understanding realistic workloads prior to the holiday period can help prevent employee burnout.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Have you been a bit stressed during past Christmas seasons? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? By organizing Christmas this year you can help to make this a low-stress holiday. Have a gift-wrap center. Ask people what they want for gifts. Automate your card list. Pre-test new recipes.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Yet we allow it to become the most stressful time of the year. In an attempt to head off the holiday hassle this year, here are a few tips on creating a personal holiday checklist to make the holidays go as smoothly as possible. Set limits for gift giving and spending. Make the holiday planning process ongoing.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Have you been a bit stressed during past Christmas‘s? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? By organizing Christmas this year you can help to make this a low-stress holiday. You can also create columns on your spreadsheet to track gift ideas, friends’ children’s names, ages, birthdays, etc.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. Order Christmas gifts online to save time and avoid the local shopping crowds.

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JUNE 23, 2023

College graduation is exciting and stressful as you look for a job and start work in your chosen field. If you received money as graduation gifts, that is a perfect start to an emergency fund. Bottom line of financial advice for new graduates Being financially responsible for yourself can be stressful.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

What makes you great and beautiful and useful and a gift to the world is the same thing that robs the world of who you are.”. Whatever it is we do for self-care , we need to double down on that to where it almost looks extreme because we are in such elevated levels of stress.”. It can also come at the expense of family time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

DECEMBER 14, 2010

You’re well into the holiday shopping season and these tips may be too little, too late for many of you. Make a list of everyone you plan to give holiday gifts to this year with an estimate of what you want to spend. A gift card or homemade Christmas baking work well for these situations. image via Wikipedia.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

One of the best ways to reduce the stress of holiday planning is to spread it over a number of months or even throughout the year. Shop for clothing, accessories, hostess gifts, etc. for any holiday events events. Mail gifts to friends living abroad: the sooner the better. Include non-holiday special events.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season. List, gifts, decor and food—you’ll be ready for Christmas with time to spare. If the idea of spending December enjoying the holiday appeals to you.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

If that seems too early for your taste, go with December 15th or 20th so you have a few stress-free days before Christmas. Holiday preparation should not be a one-person job. Make sure the holiday wardrobe is ready. How to Avoid Holiday Stress and Burnout. Trade tasks. Hate baking, love to shop?

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Doing so will help you avoid the hassle of rushing to get things done during the holiday season. Whether you work as an executive assistant or a file clerk, do these things now to reduce your stress level during the fourth quarter. Once the holiday season hits, you may be too busy to prepare for the review session.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Most likely they will suffer post-traumatic stress as will the families. I know many of you will be taking off extra days for the holiday. And as you sit around the table enjoying a magnificent holiday feast and cuddle up around the Christmas tree exchanging gifts and laughing, make sure you are in the moment.

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MAY 14, 2025

A school year is predictable and has summer off (or various breaks for those in year-round school systems) as well as school holidays. Also, they may only work on weekdays or limited hours on the weekends and get to enjoy national holidays. This adds significant time off throughout the year to help you rest and recharge.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If planning the annual Christmas party provides more stress than fun, you’re going to need to make some changes. Use this online party planning guide to get some quick tips and ideas to simplify your holiday routine and plan festive Christmas celebrations and parties for adults. Have a Gift Exchange. Image via Wikipedia.

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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Stressed about holiday gifting? With Loop & Tie, giving great gifts is simple. You choose a curated collection of stylish, artisan-made gifts at prices from $10 to $500 per gift. Then, your recipients get to choose their own gift from the collection you send. Max 20 gifts per personal account.

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