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This time of year, it is so easy to get bogged down in the infinite to-do lists for work and family and guests and presents and food and friends and on and on.<\/p>\nThis time of year, it is so easy to get bogged down in the infinite to-do lists for work and family and guests and presents and food and friends and on and on.<\/p>\n
So, to stress less this month, start by making a conscious decision to pare down that list, delegate some of them out when you can, and leave time just for you.<\/p>\n
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