Haul Away Your Holiday Stress

Although the holidays are a time for celebration, they can also be very stressful for some people. Between the amount of parties, preparation, gift-giving and general social interaction the holiday season can leave some people feeling tired and stressed.

It doesn't need to be that way, though! Here are a few ways to haul away your holiday stress:

1. Prepare: Making a list of what needs to be done as far as preperation can greatly cut down on your holiday stress. This might include getting ready for a holiday party, dinner or family gathering. This also includes buying your gifts ahead of time to avoid that last minute crazy mall rush. With the proper preparation, you'll be able to take a deep breath and enjoy your holidays.

2. Breathe: Even if you are in charge of hosting a party or gathering, make sure you take the proper time to breathe and enjoy yourself. Get some helpers to take over your duties for a moment and have a glass of wine, chat with your friends, or do whatever else it might take for you to relax.

3. De-Clutter: A cluttered home can greatly magnify your holiday stress, especially if you are having guests over. Try a zen approach to getting rid of unnecessary furniture and appliances. Also, take some time to haul away old items like mattresses, tvs or electronics that have been sitting around in the basement or garage for years. Clearing these items out will help clear your mind.

4. Forgive: The high quantity and intensity of social interactions can often make the holidays more stressful than need be. These social interactions become even more stressful if there are any lingering hurt feelings, grudges, or past incidents among family or friends. Take this holiday season to forgive, forget, and re-boot for a new year. In the end, these actions will de-stress your future.

5. Let It Be: Realize that no matter how much you try to do steps 1-4, not everything is going to work or go perfectly. Things are bound to go wrong. Your roast might be overcooked. That crazy uncle who you didn't invite might show up. Take these events in stride and realize that it is what it is. It's impossible to make everybody happy and everything work all the time.

Junk King is on call to help de-stress your holidays by hauling away those larger items like refrigerators, mattresses, TVs or anything else. It's as simple as calling 1-888-888-JUNK or booking a free on site estimate online.