Even if you avoided expenses on "Black Friday" by following the motto "Stay home and save 100%", the holiday shopping season is still ahead. 

And many are already feeling stressed, not only by the prospect of finding the perfect gift but also by the upcoming financing of holiday cheer. Despite the fact that financial situations vary, everyone, without exception, experiences stress, and there are ways to manage holiday expenses that always work.

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And to avoid feeling exhausted, tired, or irritated, and instead enjoy the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays and "recharge" rather than "burn out," I suggest taking advantage of some little secrets. Top 3 rules:

1. Set a budget. When making a gift list, first consider that you should not have to meet someone else's expectations. Your financial security comes first. Set a "spending limit" for yourself and allow yourself to say "no" or "stop" in a timely manner.
2. Get creative. Consider what beliefs you have regarding gifts. If you believe that a good gift is expensive, reconsider it, as the world has changed, and people greatly miss attention and sincerity in communication. Perhaps your nephews would appreciate tickets to a New Year’s show, and your grandparents would value a special photo album with your shared photos. Try to show your love, attention, and care differently this year.
3. Plan everything in advance. Do not postpone everything until later, because as the holidays approach, stress and anxiety will only increase, and in trying to cope with panic, you will waste a lot of vital energy unnecessarily. Therefore, start planning right now.

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And when the holiday frenzy intensifies, instead of getting involved, think about the true purpose of the holidays—to be together with loved ones, family, and friends, to fill life with joyful events and emotions. Create new traditions: for example, bake gingerbread-honey cookies with the children at Christmas or create a vision board on New Year's Eve, etc. It is important to make this time valuable and… don’t forget about yourself. After all, we always share generously and happily only what we have in abundance.

And if the approaching holidays still don't bring joy, know that you can start feeling happier and healthier after the first consultation with a psychologist. We provide online psychological support. The initial consultation is free of charge.

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