First of all, take a deep breath. This will be over soon and you will survive. Staying present in the moment helps us remember to look around and take in all that is being offered at that time.
If you are travelling with children for the holidays; make up a small bag of books, small toys, games, etc., items they can use in the car, so they don’t spend all of their time with some sort of media. Play a game to encourage them to look out the window; look for license plates from other states, look for something that begins with an ‘A’, a ‘B’, etc., among other games.
Next, prioritize. Make lists to help keep you on track and to decrease anxiety. Make a list of things to be done and decide what order those things need to be in and make a plan to get those things done.
Put down your phone. There are so many fun events during the holiday season, remember to put down your phone and actually enjoy them. Difficult to do at times but, try using your phone during an event, only for a few pictures and enjoy the event the rest of the time. You will make many happy family memories!
Thanks for keeping up with the blog!
Tracy Silcott
If you are travelling with children for the holidays; make up a small bag of books, small toys, games, etc., items they can use in the car, so they don’t spend all of their time with some sort of media. Play a game to encourage them to look out the window; look for license plates from other states, look for something that begins with an ‘A’, a ‘B’, etc., among other games.
Next, prioritize. Make lists to help keep you on track and to decrease anxiety. Make a list of things to be done and decide what order those things need to be in and make a plan to get those things done.
Put down your phone. There are so many fun events during the holiday season, remember to put down your phone and actually enjoy them. Difficult to do at times but, try using your phone during an event, only for a few pictures and enjoy the event the rest of the time. You will make many happy family memories!
Thanks for keeping up with the blog!
Tracy Silcott