Around this time every year, I get overwhelmed with deadlines, family, shopping, planning and day to day tasks. It really takes the fun out of the holidays for me. I stress about family coming into town, being the ‘hostess with the mostest’, having the perfect family holiday card, getting gifts that are meaningful and special, making every party and engagement and finally, trying to please everyone. Not to mention the balance of working full time with all these crazy holiday commitments. I strive to take some time to relax and not just hit the gym, but to truly unwind and enjoy the silence. I have learned over time to prioritize stepping back and just ‘being’. That can mean a long bath, a glass of wine, snuggling with my kiddos, reading a book, or watching a movie,
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Wishing you a less stressful holiday season! Cheers!
Amy Shafer is an Account Manager for the Aureus Medical Advanced Practice team.