December 2022 is here, and like every December, it’s probably going to get more than a little stressful, and expensive. Everyone can end up feeling overwhelmed during December, but we have some tips to help you de-stress and save some money during the December 2022 festive period.
De-stressing Tips For December 2022
Decide What’s Important To You
December is filled with invitations, events, and parties, but you can become very stressed if you try to go to all of them. Mix that in with all the other things you need to get organised during December, and it can feel a bit like being on a runaway train. Instead of trying to attend absolutely everything that you’ve been invited to, decide what is the most important for you, and only attend those events. It’s perfectly fine to say no to an invite.
Prioritize Your Family
Prioritising time with your family is important during the festive season. It can be a way of de-stressing – for example, gather everyone together and watch movies. You could also volunteer your family to help you out with preparations for the holiday season. You could bake together or make a handmade gift for someone. Whatever it is, get your family involved.
Make New Traditions
Children love rituals. Repetition helps them to learn and helps them to feel secure in their world. However, you can try to de-stress and relax by making your own, new traditions. If you already have traditions, but you’re finding them stressful, scrap them, and put new ones in place. Think about what relaxes you and your children and make that your holiday tradition instead.
Spend Some Time On Self Care
It’s really easy to end up forgetting to look after yourself during December. However, it’s even more important now to make sure that you do spend some time on yourself. Take the time to recharge and relax. Think about what self-care means for you – it could be spending an hour alone reading a book, having a bubble bath, or going for a walk. Whatever makes you feel happy, recharged, and relaxed.
Cost-Saving For December 2022
For some of us, part of what makes December so stressful is the cost. December 2022 is probably going to be worse for so many of us, so use some of these tips to help reduce the stress and worry.
Planning
Planning is one of the key parts to cost-saving. It can help you stop over-spending. There are apps you can use, or budget planning spreadsheets that you can print. It can help you to make a list of what you need to buy, who you need to buy for, gift ideas, and what your budget is. It’s also a good idea to keep track of your spending. That way, you’re less likely to overspend.
Smart Shopping
You can save money by shopping smart. In some cases, this could mean buying second-hand. You can find second-hand goods in perfect condition, at a fraction of the cost of new. Online shopping can also give you better deals. Just keep an eye on the delivery costs and try to find deals with free delivery. You could also look into signing up for cashback sites, and deal-finding sites. Cashback sites will allow you to earn money as you shop, Deal-finder sites will find you the best deals and promotions for whatever online shopping site you’re on. Another tip for cost-saving in December 2022 is to look for big ticket electronics in an outlet, or look for end of line stock.
Online Shopping Tactics
There are a few different online shopping tactics you can use that may help you save money. Many retailers will offer a discount if you sign up to their newsletter. In some cases, it can be as much as 15% off. It also means that you’ll be among the first to hear of their upcoming deals and promotions. Another good tip for online shopping is to abandon your cart. Some retailers will send a discount if to entice you to return to their webpage and complete the purchase. You may also want to switch your browser to incognito mode. Some retailers may increase their prices if they notice a lot of traffic on particular items. Frequently viewed items can also come up as personalised ads, so if you have a shared computer, others may be able to work out what you’re looking at.
