Keeping up with the ChrismaKah!

I understand the importance of keeping yourself organized, calm and collected during the Holiday Season. Never before this year had I understood that so well. Since I've been offically been working in the event planning industry, I've learned that despite the idea of the Holidays being the most happiest time of the year, if you're not prepared and ready to bring your A game....you'll turn into a Scrooge.


Here are some tips to keep yourself organized/SANE during this special time of year ;) 


1.) Get your Christmas gifts done early-
Whether that is your husband's perfect and well thought out set of golf clubs/remote control helicopter or those little baked goods that you hand out to friends every year  (superbly wrapped with all the cutest tinsel and bows the Container Store can buy)....at least start thinking about what you'll be doing for all those special people in your life so you're not stressing right before Christmas and trying to fight the crowds at Nordys.


2.) Print out a LARGE calendar of the month and put it above your work space. Color code your important work events/due dates in red, your fun and personal events in blue, and your family special Holiday events in green. 


3.) Everyone knows that the Holidays bring good food and a comfy living style.....but you gotta make sure you're getting your butt to the gym or at least some type of exercise! It can be going for a walk with your kids or even a friend to catch up. But be sure to do something! It will keep your on your toes, your brain sharp, and it'll be that much easier to get out of bed in the morning.


4.) Create a routine-
To keep yourself organized throughout November/December, remember what you have to get done and stay focused on it. It's easy to lose track when there are so many things to do but whether its your Siri reminding you to do something (20 times a day), your Google Calendar, or just a simple pen to paper list. I suggest to write down the 8 most important things you have to do that day and get those things done in a system that works for you.

I know its tough but imagine how GREAT and accomplished you will feel in January knowing you gave it your all at staying on top of things. And I promise it gets easier the more effort you put into it!! 
Good Luck!!!