b'TOP 10 TIPS FOR REDUCINGHoliday Stress!ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! TRY THESE QUICK TIPS TO ENJOY THE SEASON.No. 1 | Keep it simple. Remember, there are really only four things we need to do: decorate, shop, attend, wrap. Delegate! Ask your partner, your kids, or your friends for help. No. 2 | Start early. Stock up on wrapping paper, book the reservations, order the ham, buy the outfit, make the list, RSVP as soon as you get an invite, buy stamps now for the cards, etc. You know whats coming. We do this every year! Youll feel so ahead of the game, youll create your own feelings of joy.No. 3 | Push the easy button. Amazon Prime is your holiday miracle!Gift cards are your friend. If you have a hard person to shop for, go for experiences, not things, such as movie tickets, etc.No 4 | Call your shot! Set the tone early. If youre hosting, communicate the simplicity of the event.No. 5 | Make a plan with your partner about grace, latitude, and help.No. 6 Dont overthink it. You can actually meet a friend for lunch or dinner in December and|NOT bring a gift. I know, its crazy, but you can do it! No. 7 | Mind your mental health. Make sure youre setting aside quiet time for yourself and do it often! No. 8 | Ditch the perfectionism and design a simple holiday season. Practice saying no to things or ask yourself, Do I have to? Do I want to?No. 9 |Dont take other peoples behavior personally. Be light and polite. The holidays dont last forever.No. 10 | Focus on what YOU like about the holidays and do that. Tips provided by the Grant Halliburton Foundation. For more details, go to Granthalliburton.org.GoodLifeFamilyMag.comNOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019 39'