Holidaze

For a lot of people the holiday season is a big cause of stress. Trying to find time to buy gifts, inevitably leaving it to the last minute, not knowing what on earth to get your sister's brother in law who you have to get a present for, and oh my gosh we have aunts and uncles coming this year? Did I need to buy something for them too? Not to mention its the end of the year and work is crazy and everyone is ready to kill each other and you definitely need a vacation. And seriously if I have to hear that Wham Christmas song again I might vomit.
Ahh.... the holidays. They're good stuff.

But actually they kind of are! And there are things you can do to make them less stressful for you and the people around you.

First, drink. Water. I know have harped on this before but water is especially important around holiday time because often there is a lot of non-water drinking going on and alcohol makes you get dehydrated even faster than usual. But even if you're not drinking booze, be sure to stay hydrated!

Second, proceed as usual. Try and keep some of your daily routines undisturbed. Things like going to bed and getting up at your usual time can help make life seem less hectic.

And third, smile! It's Christmas, not the end of the world. Even if its driving you nuts, frowning and being angry about it wont help anything. And actually, smiling even when you're not that happy can trick your mind into cheering up. If you can't force it, try holding a pencil between your teeth. Seriously.