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The newsletter emphasizes that by considering family traditions, personal needs, and the well-being of loved ones, individuals can foster a more peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday experience. It highlights the common tendency to neglect self-care amidst holiday preparations, often leading to poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, and other draining choices, and advocates for small changes to create a more positive season. 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But, Halloween is truly just around the corner – and then it’s basically a fast-moving train ride to  New Year’s Eve. Rather than waiting until the last minute to offer tips to help us through the  holiday season, what if we started to mindfully prepare now?   \nPreparing for the holidays often includes taking a close look at the food and gift budget, meal options, guest list and, of course, COVID considerations for family members and loved ones.   \nAlong with all these important preparations, what if we could start including important preparations for our own self care? Because holidays are frequently about giving to others,  many push ourselves to the limit with poor diet, lack of sleep, too much alcohol, and other  physically and mentally draining choices.  \nThere’s no reason these choices can’t change, even just a little bit, to produce a more peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable holiday season. Here’s a few ideas to consider along the way:   \n1. Just say “no” to perfectionism – set realistic expectations for yourself and others.  \n2. Balance time to be with others and also some quiet time just for you.  \n3. Delegate duties to other family members – make it a team effort. It  doesn’t have to all be on you.  \nEvery family is different, and there are many beautiful traditions just getting started this time of year. Mindfully taking your family, your traditions, and yourself into consideration could make  this a truly lovely holiday season for everyone.  \nTo speak with an EAP counselor, please call (402) 398-5566 or (888) 847-4975.","cbCaibV2iOf0UVoO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibV2iOf0UVoO","pdf",181326,"English","# EAP Matters October 2021\n# Happy Holidays?","[{\"question\":\"When is the best time to start preparing for the holiday season?\",\"answer\":\"It is advisable to start preparing for the holiday season early, rather than waiting until the last minute, to ensure a more peaceful and enjoyable experience.\"},{\"question\":\"What are some common pitfalls during the holiday season?\",\"answer\":\"Common pitfalls include neglecting self-care due to focusing on others, leading to poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, and other physically and mentally draining choices.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategies can help create a more peaceful holiday season?\",\"answer\":\"Strategies include rejecting perfectionism by setting realistic expectations, balancing social time with personal quiet time, and delegating duties to other family members to make it a team effort.\"}]","EAP Matters October 2021 - Happy Holidays? | PDF"]