How do you cope with the Christmas business

Just wondering what everyone does to destress thoughout the business of the holidays. This year, I have decided to get up 15 minutes earlier in the morning and sit by myself to plan out my day. I try to strategize my plan of attack which includes time to spend with the kids as well as my husband. I also try to get me time in, even if it is reading the news paper or a book or running to get a cup of specialty coffee. I was feeling very stressed this week and wanted to badly to skip my book club (which I had not been to in months). I made a promise to myself to go and leave early. Once I got there, I realized how I missed talking with these women and felt rejeuvenated when I was driving home 3 1/2 hours later. Please feel free to share your ways of destressing during this stressful time of the year.

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