Simplify for the holidays

(WTNH) -- Holiday season getting to you? In her book "Getting Things Done" author Michelle Porchia has some ideas to simplify for the holidays. Michelle says foresight and planning are key to reducing your stress level. Her advice includes:

• Make a shopping list
• Schedule your shopping time
• Don't shop during lunch and dinner time
• Don't take your children with you if you can help it.
• Shop early in the morning or late in the evening.
• Think about what you can delegate, eliminate, postpone
• Rethink the visits you feel you "have to" make.
• Can you go for dessert or gift opening rather than spending the day?
• What do the holidays mean to you? What do you want them to mean?

And Michelle says don't forget to take at least 15 minutes a day for yourself.

You can reach Michelle at michelle@innerdimensionsllc.com or at www.innerdimensionsllc.com