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11 Ways To Prepare For The Holidays If You’re Mr. Scrooge

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Alexis Hiatt

Nov 08, 2019

Florida State University

11 Ways To Prepare For The Holidays If You’re Mr. Scrooge

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When I was younger, I really enjoyed the holidays because it meant spending time with family and having time off from school. As a tradition, we would go on a cruise over Thanksgiving break and decorate for Christmas together as a family.

Once my brother left for college and my mom died, the holidays never felt the same. Since I've been in college, I normally stay in town for Thanksgiving because it's such a short break which means I'm either working or doing schoolwork.

For Christmas, I normally split my time between home and school so I can see family and enjoy some of the break. Overall, I don't particularly care for the holidays; however, this holiday season, I want to try to change that.

Make plans.

Making plans will give you something to look forward to and hopefully take your mind off the holiday mayhem.

Get everything done ahead of time.

Especially before Thanksgiving break, having all the work done will make the holiday more enjoyable and give you a chance to relax.

Push your worries aside.

Instead of overwhelming yourself with the fact that it's the holiday break, take some time for yourself. Enjoy a nice bath, read a good book, play some games. Do something you haven't had the chance to do in a while without worrying about the responsibilities you have.

Be thankful for friends and family.

The holidays are a time to share joy with friends and family so even if you don’t enjoy the holidays, at least be thankful for those around you.

Avoid holiday events.

If you don't want to be reminded that it's the holiday season, don't go to events that focus on the holidays. Find different places to go and don't worry about what other people think.

Or try to get into the holiday spirit.

Instead of avoiding the holidays, try to find events dealing with them that interest you. If you find something interesting, it might make the season easier.

Create your own traditions.

We all grow up with certain traditions that our families follow, but when we move out, those traditions don't always continue. Therefore, we should try to create our own traditions that we can pass on to our children down the road.

Don’t overthink it, just relax.

Instead of getting worked up, try to enjoy yourself. Take a load off and think about what the holidays mean to you, why you don't particularly like them, and how you could change that.

Watch your favorite movies.

Whether it is Christmas-themed movies or any movies, the holidays are a good time to recap on all the ones you enjoyed throughout the year.

Explore a new hobby.

Since the school year can be pretty busy, the holidays are a time when you can pick up new activities to continue into the new year. Find something that you've always wanted to try and do it!

Go outdoors.

Staying inside can cause you to get claustrophobic so go out, find something to do, and keep yourself busy.

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11 Ways To Prepare For The Holidays If You’re Mr. Scrooge

Bah, Humbug!

Make plans.

Get everything done ahead of time.

Push your worries aside.

Be thankful for friends and family.

Avoid holiday events.

Or try to get into the holiday spirit.

Create your own traditions.

Don’t overthink it, just relax.

Watch your favorite movies.

Explore a new hobby.

Go outdoors.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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