November Service of the Month

It’s that time of the year when gift giving, meal making and attending festive parties take center stage and although these things may sound fun, the holiday season proves to be quite stressful for many people.

Let VirtualOffiCenters help you beat holiday stress this year by taking advantage of our Hassle Free Holiday Service of the Month. Beginning on November 1, and all the way up to Christmas Eve, we are offering you 20% of any service that will help to ease your holiday stress. The VirtualOffiCenter staff can help wrap your gifts, address and mail your cards, make your holiday party reservations, plan your holiday dinner, create your holiday newsletter, and anything else you can think of that will allow you more time to enjoy the season with family and friends.

Here are 10 simple tips to follow to help you manage holiday stress!

1. Ask For Help! One of the best tips for holiday stress is to avoid trying to do everything completely on your own. That’s what VirtualOffiCenters is here for . . . let us help!
2. Forget About Perfection. If you can manage to let go of the expectation that your holiday will go perfectly, you’ll be able to save yourself a great deal of unnecessary stress. Things never go as planned so focus your energy on completion, not perfection!
3. Stick To A Budget. Create a realistic holiday budget and stick to it! Outspending your budget can create stress at any time of the year but especially during the holidays. Huge credit card bills are one of the worst pressures in coping with holiday stress – avoid them at all costs!
4. Set Aside Some “Me Time”. You need time to unwind and relax from all the craziness of the season. Stress can take a terrible toll on the body, so do everything you possibly can to relax and reduce your holiday stress.
5. Plan And Do Ahead. Here is the real secret to avoiding holiday stress, preparation. Get things done ahead of time. Do not procrastinate.
6. Be Selective With Your Calendar. We know that you’ll be getting a lot of invitations to holiday events from friends, familiy and colleagues. Pick your functions wisely and remember that you don’t have to attend everything.
7. Avoid Over Drinking. When you’re at holiday functions keep in mind that having too much to drink can lead to added holiday stress. The equation is simple, less alcohol equals less stress.
8. Stay Fit & Remain Healthy.  Nothing relieves stress like exercise and eating a healthy diet. It’s ok to indulge a bit; after all it is the Holidays! But get right back to your healthy diet to avoid the added stress of not being able to zip up your jeans on New Year’s Day!
9.  Shop Online! With today’s technology, there is no need to stand in long lines or battle crowds at the mall. Join VirtualOffiCenters on Thursday, November 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM when the iPad Maniacs will devote their session to SHOPPING from the comfort of your own home. CLICK HERE for more information and to REGISTER.
10. Avoid The Busy Times. Nothing causes stress like traffic! Traveling during off hours is one of the most successful holiday stress busters and one of the easiest to actually perform!

Our Best advice to avoid the stress of the holidays is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.  Plan ahead, consider your options, and let VirtualOffiCenters help! Take some time to celebrate the season, stay safe and most of all . . . .ENJOY!!