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8. Balance your spending of time and money to improve your quality of life.
The holidays offer many temptations to spend both your time and your money. If you slow down a little and pay attention to what you really want, you may find yourself making choices that offer deeper satisfaction instead of instant gratification. When you find yourself faced with a spending choice, take a deep breath, relax, and ask yourself, “What choice will truly improve the quality of my life and that of others?”

The following is excerpted from Joel and Michelle Levey’s book Living In Balance provides some perspective:

Stepping back to analyze how your investments of time, energy, attention, and money create balance or imbalance in you life can offer valuable insight into how your choices create or detract from the quality of life you want to live.

Many people notice that as the cost of maintaining their lifestyle falls, the amount of free time in their lives increases. The decision to slow down and simplify often adds quality time to your life. With more time you will be more likely to discover and explore what truly satisfies you in your life. It gives you the opportunity to improve and strengthen your relationships, and to focus on the values and life priorities most near and dear to your heart.

© 1998 by Joel Levey and Michelle Levey

Top Ten Relaxation Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
1. Create realistic expectations -- don't try to make this the perfect holiday.
2. Learn to say "no" to extra obligations that might stress you out.
3. Take short relaxation breaks to let go of tension.
4. Get involved in a volunteer activity where you help others.
5. Tap into your natural creativity and create a hand-made gift.
6. Eat and drink sensibly, and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
7. Practice being a peacemaker if family squabbles erupt.
8. Balance your spending of time and money to improve the quality of your life.
9. Create a new holiday tradition that builds connections among your family and friends.
10. Reflect on the deeper meaning and spirit of the holidays for you personally, for your family, and for humanity and the world.


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