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Plan Ahead for a Low-Stress Holiday


Every adult's fantasy for the month of December? Organization expert Peter Walsh says it's a seamlessly organized and enjoyable holiday season where there's plenty of time for everything. The reality, of course, is that the holiday season is chaotic: chock-full of frenetic shopping trips, party planning and a packed calendar of events.

Here are some stress-busters that will allow you to actually enjoy the spirit of the season and all the merrymaking—without the January hangover.

Tip: Get enough sleep. Nothing is worse than sleep deprivation during a stressful period like the holidays. If that means skipping out on a party early, do it.



From How to Organize (Just About) Everything by Peter Walsh Copyright © 2004 by Weldon Owen Inc. Reprinted by permission of Free Press, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc, NY.