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ISSN 1939-2834
Vol. 1, No. 38 | December 24, 2007
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In This Issue:
From the Editor
 With
the holidays in full swing, I'm willing to bet that even though this is
a magical time of year, you might be feeling a wee bit...
CRAZY! Have no fear – LaTanya Robinson is here this week with some
simple, no-nonsense tips to stave off the stress.
On behalf of everyone at the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce,
I wish you and yours a happy and delightful holiday season. May the new
year bring you a richness of life, love and abundant blessings.
Cheers!
Danielle Keister
Founder & CVO
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Surviving the Frenzy
The signs started to appear not long after Halloween. The
sights, sounds and smells were practically everywhere. With each passing
day it was becoming ever clearer – the Christmas holiday was fast
approaching.
Now that the holiday is just hours away, there's no better
time than now to share advice on managing stress because let's face it,
for many this time of year means even more stress.
Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, the crowds, pressure to buy
and anxiety that comes with this season is difficult to avoid. There's
good news though. It is possible to survive the holiday frenzy without
feeling frantic. These suggestions will help you to control your stress
levels during this hectic season:
1. Be realistic. Keep things in perspective
and avoid trying to please everyone.
2. Use moderation. Don't go overboard
with spending or entertaining. Decide how much you can afford to spend
and stick to your budget.
3. Exercise. Maintain your regular routine
of exercise (start one if you don't already exercise).
4. Take time for yourself. Make time
in your schedule to slow down and enjoy family, friends and yourself.
5. Manage the holiday hype. Invest in
the right help and don't try to go it alone. Connect with family, friends
or even your Virtual Assistant to help you get things done.
6. Use common sense. If you don't celebrate
the holidays, avoid unnecessary shopping in stores or malls where large
crowds are sure to be. Wait until everything is over (that's when the
best sales are anyway!).
May all of your labors bear fruit in the coming year!
RESOURCE: For more suggestions on beating
holiday stress, visit WebMD
 About
the Author: LaTanya Robinson's Virtual Assistance practice is
backed by 20 years of solid professional experience. She turned her passion
(and some training) for the design profession and years of working with
nonprofits into a successful practice that's been serving these industries
since 2002. LaTanya can be reached at latanya@larobe.com
or by calling toll-free 1-877-855-3305. Visit her website at www.larobe.com.
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