Help for the holidays

“One of the most important ways to reduce stress is to ask for help. This works not only during the holidays, but also all year ’round.” – Dr. Daisy Sutherland

It’s no secret that many folks find the Christmas season more stressful than fun. Some of us have trouble saying “no” when it comes to stuffing every moment in December with perpetual activity. We might wonder if “exhaustion” is a synonym for “Christmas spirit.” (Why must we squeeze everyone there is to see and everything there is to do into one cold month of the year?)

This year, make a point of asking for help when you need it. Divide and conquer the season! Christmas is easier if you’re not the only one in the family doing all the shopping, wrapping, decorating, Christmas-card addressing, meal planning, party planning, baking, cooking, housecleaning, and hosting. Whew! You just might find time for a nap. ~Cindy La Ferle