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. 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. 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. Have a Low-Stress Holiday 3 TIPS FOR A MERRIER TIME
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Baked Cornbread and Chorizo Stuffing FAILING TO OBTAIN MEDICAL RECORDS Medical professionals and institutions want to avoid being held liable for malpractice. So, while it’s unfortunate, it’s not unheard of for medical records to be tampered with in the event of a lawsuit. That’s why it’s important to obtain your medical records immediately after you first learn NOT HIRING AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY We probably seem biased, but hiring an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible is one of the best things you can do to help your claim. Evidence can disappear quickly, so you need an attorney who knows how to find it. If you wait too long to hire an attorney — or hire an attorney who does not have experience in medical malpractice — you risk your case evaporating right in front of you. When a health care professional is negligent, the effects on their patient can be devastating. In fact, it’s estimated that medical malpractice causes around 250,000 deaths each year in the U.S. Those who do survive medical negligence can face chronic pain or permanent disability. When pursuing their cases, victims often make mistakes that hamper or destroy their chances at receiving the compensation they’re owed. While we hope you never become the victim of medical malpractice, you should know what actions to take if you do. Here are the top three errors to avoid.
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