BUDGETING FOR A JOYFUL AND STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY SEASON
- Set Clear Financial Goals: Create a detailed budget that covers all of your anticipated holiday expenses. Allocate specific amounts for each category within your budget.
- Prioritize Your Spending: Focus on essentials. Determine a reasonable budget for gifts. Set a separate budget for entertaining and decorating.
- Start Saving Early: Consider opening a dedicated savings account for your holiday budget. Set up automatic transfers from your main account to your holiday savings fund.
- Track Your Spending: Document your spending as you go.
- Hunt for Deals and Discounts: Take advantage of holiday sales, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and special promotions to save on gift purchases.
- Consider Alternative Celebrations: If you're hosting Thanksgiving, suggest a potluck approach. Explore the option of homemade gifts or non-material gifts like experiences, services or heartfelt gestures.
- Avoid Credit Card Debt: Whenever possible, use cash or funds from your dedicated savings account for expenses.
- Review and Adjust: As the holiday season progresses, periodically revisit your budget.
- Plan for After the Holidays: Set a plan for how you'll manage your finances after the holiday season.
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THE IMPACT ON GRATITUDEGratitude is more than a mere emotion; it's a practice that can profoundly impact our lives. Here are a few ways in which gratitude can make a difference:
- Enhanced Well-Being: Studies have shown that regularly practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, improved mental health and a more positive outlook on life.
- Strengthened Relationships: Expressing gratitude fosters stronger connections with other. When we acknowledge and appreciate the kindness and support of loved ones, it deepens our relationships.
- Reduced Stress: Gratitude can serve as a powerful stress reducer. By focusing on what we're thankful for, we shift our attention away from worries and anxieties.
- Improved Physical Health: Grateful individuals often experience better physical health. they tend to engage in healthier behaviors and experience lower blood pressure and improved sleep.
- Resilience and Optimism: Gratitude helps us develop resilience and optimism. When we can find reasons to be thankful even in challenging times, we build the strength to overcome adversity.
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TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
- Prioritize Self-Care: Allocate time for self-care activities, such as meditation, yoga or simply taking a few minutes each day to relax and unwind to help manage stress.
- Plan and Schedule Workouts: Make physical activity a part of your daily routine. Schedule regular workouts or physical activities that you enjoy, whether it's going for a walk, dancing or hitting the gym
- Mindful Eating: Pay attention to what you eat. Savor your meals and be mindful of portion sizes. Eating slowly and enjoying your food can help prevent overindulging.
- Hydration is Key: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
- Set Realistic Goals: While it's important to maintain a balanced diet, don't aim for perfection during the holiday season. Allow yourself occasional indulgences, but balance them with healthy choices.
- Bring a Healthy Dish: If you're attending holiday gatherings, consider bringing a nutritious dish to share. This ensures there's at least one healthy option available.
- Eat Before Parties: If you're going to a holiday party, have a light, healthy snack before you go. This can help curb your appetite and prevent overeating.
- Limit Alcohol Intake: If you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation and be mindful of your consumption.
- Stay Organized: Use a planner or digital calendar to manage your schedule.
- Manage Stress: Consider stress management techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, or progressive muscle relaxation.
- Set Boundaries: Don't over-commit to social or work events to avoid spreading yourself too thin.
- Get Adequate Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night.
- Choose Healthier Options: When faced with a buffet of holiday foods, opt for lean proteins, vegetables and whole grains.
- Enjoy in Moderation: Treat yourself to your favorite holiday indulgences but in moderation.
- Seek Support: Share your health and fitness goals with a friend or family member who can offer support and encouragement.
- Stay Positive: Keep a positive mindset. Don't be too hard on yourself if you occasionally veer off your health goals. Remember that it's all about balance.
- Reflect and Recharge: Take time to reflect on the past year, your achievements and your goals for the future. Use the holiday season as an opportunity to recharge and refocus on your well-being.
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Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 c. thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp sage
- 2 c. parsley leaves
- 6 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
Directions:
- Butterfly breasts crosswise, being sure not to cut all the way through. Place a piece of plastic wrap over one open breast and pound to a rectangle about 12"x14" (1/4" thick). Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining breast. You want your turkey to be uniform in thickness, this will make it easier to roll.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add panko and toast until golden brown. Transfer to a food processor, then add thyme, sage, parsley and garlic and process until finely chopped. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Pat the turkey breast dry, sprinkle half of the garlic-herb mixture evenly over the breast and begin to roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Secure the roll with kitchen twine. Repeat with second breast.
- Rub the roulades all over with vegetable oil and transfer to parchment lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 375 degrees until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roulade reads 160 degrees, about 1 hour. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
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