.Admit it! You promised this year
was not going to be like the last
few, but yet you are already feeling
that holiday anxiety. The TO DO
list even if unwritten seems to
be growing by the day right along
side the gift list. If the holidays
are stressful and you start to
wish they didn’t come each year
then you are doing something wrong
and you need to regroup. Not to
worry...we are here to help!
If you don't have a TO DO list
and are just swirling around,
STOP...and make a list.
Categorize your list...you know...organize
it by types of tasks.
If at this point you are already
overwhelmed, do not proceed
to step 4. Call ON THE GO 4
U (or a local concierge in your
area) right now.
Assign time limits to the tasks.
Similar tasks (that's why we
categorized) can probably be
knocked off at one time.
Make a schedule. You know your
daily routines. Now add the
TO DO list tasks to the routine.
If at this point you see no
way to schedule another thing
in your day: a) refer to our
November article "Don't
be a Statistic", b) Call
ON THE GO 4 U (or a local concierge
in your area) right now and
c) do not proceed to Step 7
because help is on the way.
OK, now you have the list and
the schedule. Stick to it! The
easiest way for things to fall
apart is for you to get sidetracked.
Things for your TO DO list
that you may have forgotten:
Holiday Cards
Stamps (purchase now if you
want themed ones)
All mailing should be done no
later than Dec 18 to avoid the
rush and additional shipping
costs.
Holiday Open House or Party.
Consider having an after the
holidays party...people need
a break and some fun in Jan/Feb.
Invitations should be sent 3
weeks in advance of the event
Office/School Gifts
Wrapping Supplies (Paper, Ribbon,
Tape, Labels)
Decorations
Remember to put on the tunes,
stay relaxed and enjoy what
is supposed to be a joyous season,
not a chore. Now that you have
these holiday tips, we hope
that your holiday is safe and
sane.
Indra A Books, author of this
and many other lifestyle articles,
is the owner and founder of
ON THE GO 4 U, Personal Shoppers
& Concierge Service in the
Washington DC metropolitan area.
The company’s creed is to provide
its clients with the ultimate
life management experience.
In addition to its shopping
and concierge services, ON THE
GO 4 U also publishes a monthly
e-zine and conducts workshops
on wardrobe, entertaining and
decorating. For more information
about the author and ON THE
GO 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u.net.
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