Why do stress free holiday tips stress us out?
November 24, 2009 by Barb Scala
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I just looked online for tips on how to entertain stress free. And do you know what I came up with? Lots of articles loaded with advice to make endless To Do lists weeks before the holidays even hit. One article even proclaimed that your life during the holidays should be run by lists. Ugh!
If I followed all these suggestions, I should have prepared my shopping list weeks in advance, made another list for every dish I’m going to serve (including nuts and mints), along with a third list for everything (yes everything!) that needs to be done one week out. Do you think that includes blow drying my hair? Yikes! I’d better give up on Thanksgiving right now because I’m several lists behind. Read more
Why Are We All So Busy?
November 3, 2009 by Barb Scala
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My new column is about questions we ask ourselves. Let me know if you have a question you’d like to ask!
When I bump into someone I know in the checkout line at the grocery store and ask, “How’s life?” the response is usually the same.
“Crazy. I’m so busy,” as they rush to get their food on the conveyor belt.
As co-author of a book with the word “Balance” in the title, I thought I’d find some tips on how to balance out our busy lives. Here’s what I came up with to help us lead healthier, centered lives so we can pace the flow of each day and vow never to say, “I’m so busy” again!