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Holiday Tip #8: Simplify Everything

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You don’t have to do it all.

Look for ways to cut out some of the usual rituals or activities that wear you out.

Make two types of cookies instead of ten.

Buy fewer gifts, and explain that you are working on having a simpler, more meaningful holiday season.

Evaluate every invitation to see if it’s important or not. Sometimes, you can skip a lunch or other gathering and not really miss much.

Be selective about which concerts or programs to attend. At our home, we try to never do two big evening events in a row. It really helps us not get so exhausted and we appreciate the ones we go to a lot more.

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Holiday Tip #7: Stop Eating Brownies

Pan of brownies

A few weeks ago, I made brownies for a women’s meeting. I carefully cut off the edges along the side of the pan, then cut the brownies into small squares.

But while I was doing this, I ate one of the edge pieces, then another, and a few more. [Read more…]

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Holiday Tip #6: Don’t Even Start!

Cookie jar

When you face tempting holiday foods or snacks, practice giving yourself a firm message:

DON’T EVEN START!

In your mind, use a strong, parental tone of voice, and repeat this phrase until you feel totally in control around the food.

By avoiding that first bite, you’ll prevent the taste trigger from even getting started. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Long-term Success Tagged With: Holidays

Holiday Tip #5: Slow Down

Boy eating

When you eat fast, you are more likely to overeat.

Here are two great ways to slow down your pace of eating.

1. At holiday gatherings, set a goal of finishing your meal at the same time as the slowest person at the table.

This is especially challenging when there’s a two-year old at your meal.

2. At the start of your meal, set a timer or the alarm on your watch for 20 minutes.

Pace yourself (even if you’re only eating a sandwich) so you will be finishing the last bite of your food when the time is up.

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Holiday Tip #4: Half-off Special

Pumpkin pie

For a simple but effective way to manage holiday meals, use the half-off special.

That simply means eat half as much as you normally would or half of what you actually want.

For example, scoop up a bunch of mashed potatoes, then put half of it back.

Picture the amount of dressing or green bean casserole you’d really like, then only take half that much.

Cut a piece of pie in half, then savor and appreciate the flavors. Remind yourself that you’ve gotten what you need from the food, so you don’t need to reach for another piece.

Filed Under: Long-term Success Tagged With: Holidays, Thanksgiving

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