2 WAYS TO AVOID DRUNK DRIVING TRAGEDIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
HAVE A LOW- STRESS HOLIDAY 3 TIPS FOR A MERRIER TIME The holidays are right around the corner, and while many people can’t wait to eat turkey and swap presents, others only see stress on the horizon. Especially for those hosting parties, between decorations, big dinners, excited kids, and visiting family, it can all feel overwhelming. If celebrations are happening at your house this year, here are three tips to lessen the strain and keep up the holiday cheer.
As more families plan to gather this Thanksgiving, there will be plenty to celebrate and traditions to start up again. In the midst of your festivities, you may choose to partake in a few adult beverages, and if you do, our team at Aulsbrook Law Firm discourages you from getting into a vehicle afterward! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that holidays are a prime opportunity for increased traffic and drunken driving. The administration recorded 6,007 fatal crashes during the holidays from 2010–2018 — all caused by drunk drivers. That data was recorded from just five holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Labor Day, the Fourth of July, and Memorial Day) and accounts for 21% of all drunk driving crashes that resulted in death during that eight-year span.
RECHARGE FIRST
Ensure you’re rested and recharged before the holidays by taking time to relax, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that make you feel good. When you’re rushing to get everything done, it can be tempting to skip self-care routines, but that will cost you in the long run. Your daily exercise and other health activities keep you balanced and ready to face challenges head-on.
This holiday season, create a plan to avoid holiday devastation. Here are some tips to help you get started.
SLEEP OVER Who says Thanksgiving has to be a one-day affair?! Invite friends and family to spend the night wherever you’re all celebrating Turkey Day. You won’t have to worry about your loved ones getting home — or sharing the road with drunk drivers — and you can focus on celebrating. You could even turn this into an online Black Friday shopping spree as the sales begin. MAKE A PLAN If you’re married, this can be easy. One spouse can stay sober while the other can drink on Thanksgiving. When the next holiday rolls around, the spouse that was sober at Thanksgiving can drink, while the one who drank on Turkey Day can be the sober driver. Creating a rotation can guarantee that there’s always a sober driver, no matter the occasion, but if you don’t have a spouse, ask a relative to carpool. Just don’t ask your teen drivers to take on this role. Their inexperience coupled with the possible inebriation of their passengers and other drivers can be a recipe for disaster. Bonus: Opt for mocktails! These fun drinks can be full of flavor and fun without the need for alcohol, ensuring everyone enjoys the drinks and stays safe at your celebration. Our team at Aulsbrook Law Firm is ready to bite back if a drunk driving accident leaves you or your loved ones injured. Call our team today to learn more about your options.
GET STARTED EARLY
Holidays always arrive faster than we expect, so begin preparing early. If shopping for presents is a pain point, don’t wait until the last minute. Decorate earlier than you need to — or better yet, get the kids to do it for you. There’s only so much cooking you can do ahead of time, but ensuring you have all of the equipment and nonperishable ingredients you need a few weeks in advance will reduce both your workload and anxiety.
DON’T EXPECT PERFECTION
The sooner you let go of the idea of a “perfect” holiday, the sooner you’ll be able to have a happy one. Face it: Something will go wrong. Whether it’s an overcooked dish, a child throwing a temper tantrum, or your uncle talking politics at the dinner table, nothing will ever go just how you planned. So, embrace the imperfections. Whether you’re celebrating this year with a group of two or 20, holidays can be a stressful time — but they don’t have to be. With these tips, your festivities may not be picture-perfect, but they will be a lot of fun.
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