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If you're low on cash, don't waste all of your money on gifts. Your family and friends will be just as happy with handmade crafts as they'd be with expensive gifts.
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https://media.giphy.com/media/Eccdry010Mj1m/giphy.gif Don't let your visions of sugarplums keep you up at night. Make sure you take a break from shopping and decorating to get enough sleep.
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Exercising can help you forget about how stressful the holiday season is. Pop in your earbuds, go for a run, and let your worries drift away.
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Don't compare this Christmas to your past Christmases. Things change over time. You can't go back to the past.
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Don't agree to extra shifts at your office, agree to babysit, and do volunteer work all in the same week. You shouldn't put too much on your plate at once.
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https://media.giphy.com/media/BF19rpaZL2IJG/giphy.gif Don't turn off the Christmas music as soon as you hear it. The cheeriness of it might actually put you in a better mood.
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You don't have to accept every invitation you receive to holiday parties. If you feel bad turning them down, only stay a few minutes, say hello, and then leave.
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If you hate Christmas, because of all of the silly traditions, you can make new traditions. Turn the holiday into something you'll be excited for.
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