{"id":16284,"date":"2023-11-14T11:18:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=16284"},"modified":"2023-11-14T13:32:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T18:32:40","slug":"stress-free-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/stress-free-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The holidays are here once again! In all the merriment and excitement, there\u2019s also a lot of stress, mainly about how short the season is, and how much money is to be spent. We\u2019ve rounded up 5 ways to make the most of the season so you can stay on-budget and stress-free. Happy holidays!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Do things in small increments, and start early<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It pays in both time and money to start early! If you have more time, you can chip away at your to-do list little by little instead of all at once. Plus, you can search the internet for the best gift deals, saving you money and stress. Sounds worth it to us!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIP: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/black-friday-deals-for-teachers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Friday deals have already started<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in so many stores! What\u2019s more, major retailers like Target are price matching all season long, so you don\u2019t have to stress if a better deal comes along.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Make a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fun <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to-do list<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you have the real to-do list with all the cooking and holiday shopping, but ask yourself: what do you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">want<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to do<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">this season? Go ice skating? Visit a local holiday market? Learn how to make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/recipe\/authentic-norwegian-glogg\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gl\u00f8gg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? While you may think you\u2019re too busy this season, you\u2019ll be surprised how much you can squeeze into your schedule when you make your own personal enjoyment a priority this year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TIP: Holiday shopping doesn\u2019t have to be stressful! Holiday markets are great for getting in the spirit of the season while also checking items off your shopping list. Talk about a win-win!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Stay thoughtful<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The holidays have become synonymous with overzealous spending, but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. True, \u201cit\u2019s the thought that counts\u201d has become a bit of a clich\u00e9, but it\u2019s true when you really are thoughtful. Instead of buying a gift just to check something off a list, do it when an item makes you think of someone. Odds are, your aunt will prefer the book that reminded you of her than an expensive gadget she may or may not need. After all, gifts are about personal connections and how we relate to our loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Prioritize quality time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Experiences are as much of a gift as material items! Hosting holiday movie nights, gift wrapping parties, and festive potlucks are fun, inexpensive ways to get into the holiday spirit with your loved ones. Plus, making holiday chores a group activity can actually make the must-do\u2019s fun rather than stressful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Ask yourself what you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> need to do<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need to make the 20-hour roasted turkey this year? Do you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">really <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need to spend $100+ per person on your list? If certain items on your to-do list are causing major distress to both your mental health <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your wallet, it\u2019s okay to take a step back. It won\u2019t be a happy holiday if you\u2019re dreading every activity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reduce stress this season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4207,4214,100,4206],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday - TeacherLists Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The holidays are here again! 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