Article by Carole Spiers

Carole continues her stress-busting tips for Christmas as part of her countdown to a stress free New Year !

Friday 23rd December: Flying off somewhere tomorrow?  Don’t forget to turn off your mobile phone and voice mail service.  It’s very expensive to pick-up calls when abroad!  Call the credit card companies to tell them you will be away.  Travel insurance up to date?  Get your list together of things to take with you.

Saturday 24th December:  Laying the table for family and guests?  Last minute things to do?  Go through your to-do list.  Just ticking things off your list is very satisfying!  Serviettes, Christmas crackers and have you got enough cutlery and chairs!

Sunday 25th December:  The special day itself.  Enjoy it with friends or family.  But spare a thought for others who may be lonely.  Maybe pop into your neighbour with a couple of mince pies.  If you’ve eaten too much turkey and roast potatoes, go for a 30 min walk.  If you have nothing to do, then maybe give your time to a charity or your local community.  They will benefit and so will you!

Monday 26th December:   Boxing day.  The morning after the day before and clearing up!  Travelling to see the family?  Leave plenty of time.  There may be traffic on the motorway. Remember not to drink and drive alcohol stays in the system for longer that you may think so if you have had a late night session, hand the keys to someone else!

Carole-Spiers

‘Carole Spiers FISMA, MIHPE Carole’s credibility is rooted in twenty years’ success as CEO of the Carole Spiers Group, a leading UK Stress Management & Employee Wellbeing Consultancy, working with equal success in the contrasting cultures of the UK and the Gulf region bringing proven benefits to blue-chip clients from House of Fraser to Emirates Airlines. Carole’s charismatic style has made her a sought-after motivational keynote speaker who is able to combine inspiration with insight at major international conferences on topics such as wellbeing, enhancing personal resilience and reducing stress. As a speaker coach, Carole shows women how to deliver high impact and persuasive presentations from the platform. Carole is a Fellow of the International Stress Management AssociationUK, and the past President of the London Chapter of the Professional Speaking Association. A regular face on Studio One, Dubai and BBC Guest-Broadcaster, Carole is also a weekly business columnist for Gulf News and regular contributor to many magazines and websites. She is author of 3 books with her latest book entitled ’Show Stress Who’s Boss!’. Contact Carole for a FREE stress consultation and find out how to achieve a healthy work-life balance. email info@carolespiersgroup.co.uk. See her live on platform: www.carolespiers.co.uk ?

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