New Year's turmoil can exhaust so that from the festive mood there will be no trace. Therefore, you need to think in advance how to do everything before the New Year. Make a to-do list and follow them in sequence and calmly. We have prepared 10 tips to help you.
Calm, only calm
“So many things, you need this, you need this. How can I do all this ?! ” So before the New Year, at least a third of women think. A senseless panic begins, anxiety. Many admit that they feel very tired only from the thought that so much work remains to be done. Calm down and try to think rationally. The devil is not so terrible as he is painted. 10 days is enough to prepare for the holiday.
Make a to-do list
Take a notebook in your hands and write down what you would like to have time to do before the New Year. Write everything that comes to mind. Then sift out the excess. The more thoughts on paper, the less confusion in the head. Fear of forgetting something is the main cause of panic on the holidays.
Perhaps a list of popular New Year's affairs will help you:
- throw out the trash;
- delete unnecessary phone numbers;
- thank loved ones;
- send invitations to guests;
- reserve a table;
- book a trip;
- to lose weight;
- sign up for dancing;
- buy a New Year's outfit;
- make a manicure;
- let go of resentment;
- go to the New Year's performance;
- buy a sweater with deers;
- to buy gifts;
- do 10 good deeds;
- bake gingerbread cookies;
- learn a verse with a child;
- fulfill a promise;
- Clean the house;
- give out debts;
- buy and decorate a Christmas tree;
- make a Christmas craft;
- buy everything for the New Year's table;
- change the hairstyle;
- Find interesting recipes.
The list can be very long. But in fact, some tasks can be dealt with in 5 minutes.
Do one thing right now. You will immediately feel more confident and calm.
Check your schedule
You may practically have no free time at work and training. Write down what and when you can do from your list. For example, cleaning is best done on weekends. And you can buy food and gifts after work, having stopped at a large shopping center. If you feel that you are not in time, ask your relatives or friends for help.
From theory to practice
Things usually do not pile up because they are complicated. You need to admit to yourself that you simply do not want to do some of them.
The “in the morning” method will help here. Putting off unpleasant tasks for later, we spoil ourselves all day - at first the thoughts about the need to do the job are oppressed, and then often tormented for not having decided to work.
Take it as a rule - do the most difficult first, preferably in the morning.
Organizational moments
The first thing to think about before the New Year is the organization of the holiday. Will you celebrate it at home, at a party or in a restaurant? The number of guests, the menu, the choice of attire and much more will depend on this. Keep in mind that you need to book a table for December 31 in advance, as well as invite guests, sign up for manicure, makeup and hair.
Decide on the place of celebration, and then you can move on.
Spring-cleaning
For cleaning, select the most free day. It’s not necessary to “generalize” at the last moment. This is too complicated. By December 30–31, you need to unload to the maximum and tune in to the celebration. You can do a spring cleaning in early December and then just keep it clean.
Gift Choice
Do not rack your brains over what to present to your family and friends while sitting at home or at work. You may not find the necessary thing or search for too long. Better to go to the store and navigate on the spot. Contact a consultant. He will probably throw dozens of gift ideas.
New Year's menu
Think about whether you will cook for the New Year, and if so, what.
Usually in the holiday menu in equal proportion include:
- classic dishes;
- new recipes;
- dishes that the whole family loves.
You can cook something a few days before the holiday: sauces, jellied meat, dumplings, cake, salads. Lastly, leave the lightest perishable foods.
Ask the guests to grab something from the food with them, and order something at the nearest restaurant. Thus, you save yourself the need to stand for several hours at the stove.
Grocery shopping
Buy products according to the menu that you have compiled. Divide the trip to the store into 2 parts. First thoroughly purchase. And just before the New Year, visit the gastronomic department for products that quickly deteriorate.
The appearance of the hostess
If you still do not know how to celebrate the New Year, you can read the advice of astrologers. The choice of attire is an important component of preparation. Sort your wardrobe or arrange New Year's shopping. Do not forget to pick up a festive makeup and make a hairstyle.
Gather with your friends and call the makeup artist-hairdresser at home. Together, it will cost less. And there will be someone to chat with, and the procedure will quickly fly by for a conversation.
As we said at the beginning, everything can be done before the New Year in 10 days. An approximate plan is as follows:
- December 21–22 - cleaning;
- December 23-24 - purchase of food, alcohol, candles, napkins and various useful little things;
- December 25 - Christmas tree decoration;
- December 26–28 - selection of gifts and visiting performances;
- December 29 - cooking of everything that does not spoil for a long time;
- December 30 - control purchase of bread, sour cream, milk.
For the New Year you will have to make the final touches. Cut the salads, put on a beautiful dress and get ready to celebrate the holiday. Do not overwork and do not reproach yourself if you do not have time. Rest and festive mood on the evening of December 31 - the highest priority!