Actionable Strategies

Media and mega marketing are at all time highs over the holidays. It’s time to put on your blinders, avoid the hype and up the happiness factor. Be an Ostrich - Pretend you’ve done all your shopping. Instead, arrive laden with food & spirits dressed up as a hostess gift. Buy only a few to no presents except for small children. Make it Visual and Virtual – If you must shop, use Pinterest and create a secret board to pin pictures of gift ideas for friends and family or create a

It's that time of year when things get out of control. You think you have a handle on it and then the momentum of invitations turn into a blur of social celebrations, the gift giving takes a big chunk out of your bank account, you get sick from the overindulgence and frankly really just wanted some alone time over the holidays. Is it worth it? Taking Advantage of Taking Stock After the holidays, when the pain is fresh in your mind and body, do a debrief. If not, you'll forg