Just the thought of the holidays can be overwhelming: the decorating, the shopping, the entertaining, and the extra commitments (not to mention the extra calories). Fortunately, Surviving the Holidays For Dummies offers expert tips to help you make it through the holidays in one piece — with your friends and family marveling at how you do it all! This specially created ebook is divided into four parts that guide you through the holiday process. We can't help you with every holiday happening (and we would never claim to be able to do so) but we can help you plan and prepare for what should be the most wonderful time of the year. So whether you're having trouble getting in the holiday spirit or overwhelmed by all the shopping and entertaining, we've culled tried-and-true content from many of our bestselling titles to bring you this fun, approachable ebook to survive — and thrive — throughout the Holiday season. You'll start with tips and hints for avoiding as much holiday stress as possible and discover how you can get a head start on holiday shopping with gift ideas and, of course, Dummies product suggestions. Next up you'll find out how to entertain like a pro and host a stellar bash — from choosing a date and planning a menu to making your holidays flow smoothly with handy, must-have to-do lists. Plus, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for drinks, appetizers, main and side dishes, and desserts and that will make you the talk of Tinsel Town. And what would any holiday be without a bit of overindulgence? If the holidays leave you feeling drained and in need of a recharge, we've got advice for how to quickly recover, both mentally and physically. We've even included a lighthearted Part of Tens. In this section, you discover what you should (and shouldn’t) do during the holidays. 'Tis the season to enjoy the holidays with a little bit of help from For Dummies.

There is a reason that suicide rates go up so much during the holiday season. Between the pressure to spend a fortune on people they may not even like; then you through in having to deal with family and all the drama that can cause and it's a recipe for unhappiness. This mental health journal will help you navigate the holidays in a way that won't leave you hating life. The contents of the book approach tracking and aiding your mental health from a number of angles. These include tracking of your mood, sleep habits, achievements, journals, practicing gratitude and setting daily, achievable goals. By engaging with the material, you are able to set a solid and positive foundation to your day. This will in turn help shape your day in the way you would want. It will help avoid being pushed and pulled by the various demands and distractions provided by modern day living. Achieving the Biggest Benefits As with anything of this nature, it is important to engage with the content as much as possible to achieve the biggest benefits. However, it is important to not scold yourself for not completing a section or missing a few days. It should help concentrate the mind and give you a focus at the start and end of each day. It will help guide you and keep you focused on the things you want to be focused on rather than the inevitable day to day distractions. In those times when we need the most help, it is beneficial to have already listed out some things that can help you. Feel free to use these as work best for you. As an example if quotes just don't have any impact, substitute something that does. For the 'things and activities' this can be photographs, songs, mindfulness, swimming, reading etc absolutely anything that you find helpful. When you are next in a depressive state, reminding yourself of these things can be of great help. Daily Guide The majority of the book is made up of 8 weeks worth of daily entries. By delaying using your phone, you begin the day on solid footing based on your own wishes and desires. We also do not start the day by seeing some bad news, or something else on social media that has the ability to put us in a bad mood right from the off. - Secondly, those that are to be completed later in the day, ideally at bedtime. This can help to clear the mind ready for bed and be part of a proactive bedtime routine that increases your chances of a good night sleep. As stated above, if you skip one, or a day or you don't achieve a goal etc, please do not worry about it. Nobody ever achieved all of their goals every day. Making a Long Term Change The science tells us that if you practice a new habit for 21 days straight, it begins to become part of our natural routine. So, whilst some of this may seem difficult to begin with, if you stick with it, it will become easier over time. Then it becomes a set part of your day. I hope you find the book helpful and I hope you see a sustained improvement in your mental health

The Proactive Caregiver book will inspire caregivers surrounded by the darkness of fear, anxiety, and overwhelm with the light of acceptance and empowerment. It will encourage you to be a healthier caregiver and teach you to appreciate the role model you have become as a caregiver for your children, causing a cultural shift. This book is for caregivers of all ages, with loved ones living with Dementia or suspecting behavioral changes. Jessica shares her journey of caring for her mother, who lives with mixed Dementia, including FTD coupled with Bipolar Manic Depression Disorder. Behind their denial and avoidance, the Spirit waited patiently to begin transforming both of them. Throughout Jessica’s transformation, she discovered the reactive pitfalls many caregivers experience. With Spiritual guidance, Jessica’s transformation resulted in becoming The Proactive Caregiver. You, too, can learn to be proactive rather than reactive as you join her on this journey. Stop reacting to life and start creating a better quality of life while living guilt-free and shame-free. The Proactive Caregiver book will inform, educate, and encourage you to embrace the emotional challenges by allowing personal growth to transform and enrich your life. When your loved ones begin to lose time and memories or become combative, you must be prepared to step into their world with non-threatening and graceful manners. Your relationship with your loved one may prevent this from happening. So what do we do? How do we begin to dig into our lives to promote positive change and become healthier caregivers throughout the process? Jessica wasted so much energy trying to be strong for the family by hiding pain and suffering, which inevitably made her sick and depressed. Find out how to listen to the gentle whispers of guidance and become a Proactive Caregiver too.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). This collection features over 20 popular modern Christmas songs by today's top artists arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Includes: Christmas Lights (Coldplay) * Christmas Saves the Year (Twenty One Pilots) * Christmas Tree Farm (Taylor Swift) * Cozy Little Christmas (Katy Perry) * Everyday Is Christmas (Sia) * Glittery (Kacey Musgraves) * Hallelujah (Carrie Underwood & John Legend) * He Shall Reign Forevermore (Chris Tomlin) * I Need You Christmas (Jonas Brothers) * Light of the World (Lauren Daigle) * Mistletoe (Justin Bieber) * Santa Tell Me (Ariana Grande) * Underneath the Tree (Kelly Clarkson) * and more.