Is this your "to-do" list as November turns to December? School concerts, christmas shopping, family gatherings, the office party, picking up lay-bys, sorting childcare for the school holidays. The list seems to go on and on, and it can all start to feel pretty hectic, right?
Well, what if we told you there are THREE BAD HABITS you can ditch RIGHT NOW to make your life easier and get you from here to the end of the year in one piece? Interested? Read on.......
1. FORGET PERFECTION
Give yourself a break. You ARE good enough, and your ARE doing your best. Why beat yourself up about arriving late for the school concert because your work meeting ran later than expected? Your best is good enough. End of.
2. FORGET FLYING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS
Preparation is key at this time of year. Set aside time once a week to plan meals, chart chores and put everyone's commitments in the family calendar. A little plan now can help avoid a lot of running around later in the week.
3. FORGET DOING IT ALL YOURSELF
You're not the only person in your household are you? It's time for EVERYONE who lives at your place to take some responsibility. Get lunches and backpacks ready for the next day the evening before, make sure everyone has looked out their clothes and whatever other gear they need for the next day. And spend some time checking the family calendar to make sure everyone knows whats coming up later in the week.
Ok, so we haven't waved a magic wand and made your list of chores any smaller, but we've given you some tips on how to plan, share and cope with it all better as the silly season approaches. Good luck!
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