Get Organized for the Holidays

Survive & Revive Holiday Guide

Do you look forward to the holidays, or do you panic with the thought of all that must be done? Getting organized is the key to managing a fantastic, stress-free season. Written by veteran organizer Sara Pedersen, this printable e-book will guide you through the process of thoughtful planning, deliberate delegation, focusing on simplicity, and slowing down to enjoy family and friends.

The reproducible worksheets in the guide make it a perpetual necessity for holidays to come. Your PDF download will be sent immediately so you can dive right in! In addition to awesome tips and tricks to make your holiday season memorable and sane, this non-denominational guide contains worksheets including:

 

  • holiday inventory
  • holiday to do and delegation list
  • holiday countdown calendar
  • holiday greeting card list & gift log
  • party planning & menu guide
  • simplifying life tips
  • relaxation and reflection exercise
  • new year’s goal planner
  • and much more!

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Holiday Guide (Downloadable PDF): $12 (The download link will be e-mailed to you.)

MORE ABOUT THIS AWESOME TOOL

I created this planner because I was seeing my clients dread the holiday season. They were trying to tackle too much with too little planning. Tasks were not being divided up among family members — very often the mothers and wives were doing all the work. And most forget the ultimate importance of Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever holiday they celebrate — sharing time and love with family and friends and reflecting on the ‘reason for the season.’ Survive and Revive: A Holiday Guide is my personal crusade to get people living simply and deliberately not only during the holiday season but throughout the year as well.

Even those who don’t consider themselves “organized” can achieve their goals by following this planner. This non-denominational tool will guide readers through a simple holiday inventory that allows family members to reflect on their favorite aspects of the holiday season.

Survive and Revive: A Holiday Guide encourages families to discontinue events and tasks that they don’t truly enjoy, focusing on the activities that bring them happiness. Delegation is also an important part of the planner; family members are invited to collectively share the work, selecting and completing tasks that they each enjoy. Worksheets are provided in each section, which instantly relieves people of having to remember every detail during this busy time of year. And by writing down the specifics, readers are making a commitment to themselves to accomplish these tasks.

This planner simplifies the season with a holiday “to do” list and countdown calendar, a gift log to record ideas and track spending throughout the year, and party and meal planning worksheets. It also includes sections on finding time to relax, simplifying, and New Year’s resolutions.

A SAMPLING OF HOLIDAY TIPS

  1. Give your time a value. View the time you spend in dollars and cents. Traveling halfway across town to get a $10 bargain may not be worth your time.
  2. Schedule time for you. Book personal time first. If you fail to schedule the time initially, it won’t be there later! Block off an afternoon, an hour, or even ten minutes to enjoy what energizes and lifts your spirits this holiday season.
  3. Instead of exchanging gifts, agree to put the money toward a family dinner or larger family gift, such as camping equipment or a health club membership. Or better yet, consider forgoing gifts altogether and donating money to a local charity. Hold a family volunteering activity, shop for a family that can’t afford holiday gifts, or collect donations for your favorite charity.
  4. Tell someone of your intentions. Your buddy can inspire and motivate you to keep going. Make appointments with yourself to complete the steps necessary to get organized. Pick a time each week and write it on your calendar.
  5. You don’t have to please everyone. Carefully consider the things you say “yes” to. See if they support your goals in life. If they are not truly important, you are not obligated. Practice saying, “Let me check my calendar and get back to you.”