There’s something about this time of year that causes people to go into overdrive. It seems to be something about getting caught up in the holiday spirit that causes some to overdo it on everything from eating to shopping. Though there are a plethora of reasons for the overindulgence, too much of anything is never a good thing. Unless you want to start the New Year off with a host of health complications and an unprecedented amount of debt, keep these tips in mind.
Mind Your BAC Levels
Set a Budget
Tis the season for gift giving, and many people have the tendency to go overboard in the gift-giving department. Though you want to see the smiles on the faces of those you give presents to, you’ll quickly be crying come January once you receive your credit card statement. Therefore, you should set a budget for Christmas shopping. Determine how much you can feasibly spend without putting yourself into debt. Then divvy up the budget among the friends and family you’re going to buy presents for. If you have a smaller budget than you’d like showing acts of kindness or even creating crafts can be equally as special and cost a lot less.
Be Mindful of Food Choices
The holidays are all about spending time with those you love. It is about celebrating good times with tasty food and even better drinks. While it can be easy to get wrapped up in the thrill of the season, remember that overindulging in things like drinking, eating, and spending can lead to serious health risks and a boatload of debt later. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that you start the new year off safe, healthy, and with a few extra bucks in your pocket.
Thankfully I don’t have a problem with consuming too much alcohol (during the holidays or otherwise) but I’m definitely guilty when it comes to eating wayyy too much and blaming it on the holidays. When there’s so much good food and all sorts of treats and things like that around you all the time, it’s crazy difficult to resist, especially since the holidays bring stress along with them.