Have Balance During the Holidays. Having a balanced life is one of my priorities in my life and I am on a quest to find it on a daily basis. As we prepare for the Holiday season, keep in mind that you need to have balance in all you do so you can enjoy the most beautiful season of the year. Here are some tips to remind you to stay in balance:
1) Start shopping a little at a time within the next few weeks so you don't have to shop for everything on the last weekend right before Christmas.
2) If you have little kids to shop for (nieces and nephews), ask the parents what the kids would like (i.e. ask for specific sizes for clothes and what brands or names of toys). This will help you save time when you go shopping.
3) If you are planning to have family over for Christmas, start preparing your home in advance. You can start cleaning different sections of your home a few days prior to the gathering. This will help you not be overwhelmed the day you are having people over.
4) Remember to also have balance in how much you spend. Don't feel guilty if you cannot buy a lot of presents or spend a lot of money this year. Everybody has been affected by the slower economy and people are not expecting others to spend a lot of money.
5) Most of all, don't forget the real reason why we celebrate Christmas. It is to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ who came into the world to save us and to give us life. He cares about everything we do and wants us to live a successful and balanced life too.