Q. What can I do to deal with the stress of holidays?

Rob and Kerry  looking at their to do list. 

Rob and Kerry  looking at their to do list. 

December 1, 2016 

A.  Since the “holidays” are not here yet are you assuming they will be stressful? Be here with us today and let’s get a quick plan. Where do you think the stress will come from?  Too much to do, feelings from past situations, financial and other worries, far to many parties to attend???

First: exhale reallyslowly as if blowing out a hundred candles to let out some of that CO2 you been converting from breathing rapidly just thinking about the days to come.  Second: write down your to do’s and worries.  Now go through the list and cross out a few that you really don’t want to do. Free yourself of some obligations, ask for what you want, pay someone to do a few things or start a new tradition.  Think about what is in your control and be brave about speaking up to see what solutions you can work out.  Send me a short note if you have specific things that this does not address.   Kathleen Kirk kathleen@kirkcoaching.com