December has already started with the daily rush that usually leaves us breathless for Christmas: the search of gifts for children, the house decoration, attendance of school’s year-end celebrations, arrange dates for gift exchanges with friends, coordinate the dinner…, all without overlooking daily obligations. In short, the result is stress! Antonella Galli, Psychologist of Clínica Ricardo Palma gives the following recommendations:

• Limit expenses: Economic problems cause stress on these dates. It is better to establish a real budget for preparations, gifts, dinner and meetings
• Delegate: Do not do it all by yourself. These holidays are to share with the family. Make your husband, children, siblings, etc., take part of home activities, such as decorating and preparing dinner, games or dynamics for fun
• Plan: Do not wait until the last minute. Organize every day activities: shopping, decoration, supplies for dinner… all step by step. You will avoid being burdened and you will know when to say “No” to avoid overspending
• Do not get depressedIf you cannot do things as you dreamed, calm down. Value everything you have: family, health, food; that is more important than giving the best gifts or having the latest decoration

Lic. Antonella Galli
Psycologist at Clínica Ricardo Palma