Yes to December: What is my top 3?

Hmmmm.. 26 days to go and it's Christmas. Don't want to say that I'm excited about the season because you will get so umay na! Hahaha! 

Christmas happens every year. 
Then year on year we experience the same amount of stress that we've experienced the previous years. What's the cure? Here are my top three:

1. Make sure that you have a well planned calendar - you don't want to miss any get together or reunions. You also don't want to break your promises when you say you can attend then suddenly you can't. The secret is to plan (really) ahead of time.  Don't say I'm OC but as early as September, we already plan our December meet ups.  I would suggest weekday lunch or dinner meet ups.. Its less stressful because weekend meet up will also give you the traffic that you want to avoid.

2. Make sure that you have planned your gifts - Yes! I said it before and I will say it once more.  As much as possible, do not do last minute shopping because that's super stressful.  Plus you will not get the bargain that you are looking for. If you really lack the time then try bulk gifts.. This will save a lot of time in thinking of what gift to give.
Example: socks for males / kikay kit for females. You can also give out goodies like cookies and chocolates. 

Of course it would always be best to give a personalized gift but if you lack the time then this is the way to go.

3. Make sure to anticipate the worst - do not expect that everything will flow smoothly the way you planned it. Something / someone along the way will just ruin your perfect plan -- best way to beat this stress is to carry on. Just adapt to what's happening and be thankful that your plans are going well (or not).

There.. Just my three major thoughts on how to beat the stress this Christmas.

Oh and by the way; to have a stress free and positive holiday festivity, make sure that you spend it with the people you love and love you back.  Nothing is more joyous than having the best company in town during the most wonderful time of the year!

See u all!! 

Xoxo