Avoiding stress
Talk it out, plan, delegate, take care of yourself
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As anyone who has
ever been through a wedding can tell you, the months leading up
to your big day can be a time of stress as well as happiness ... there's
so much to think about and do!
What to wear ... where will the reception
be held ... selecting flowers ... who will be in your wedding ... furnishing
your new home ... and all this while you're having the inevitable doubts
about getting married in the first place.
Welcome to the wedding jitters ... they are
about as common as weddings. Luckily there are ways to control your
anxiety. Here are a few common sense suggestions:
Communicate your
feelings: Be open and honest if you're feeling upset. Tell your
fiance or family what's bothering you. Don't try to keep stressful
feelings to yourself ... they may transfer to something or someone
else. Take positive action whenever possible. Worrying never solved
a problem.
Share
responsibities: Don't assume
you have to do everything yourself. This idea is old-fashioned,
as well as exhausting. Ask your fiance to handle as many orgainzing
and planning functions as possible.
Follow
a planning timetable: It will
give you the secure feeling that you're not forgetting something
crucial.
Have a system:
Try to break down each task into organized steps. Next, decide how
long it should take and who will do it. Then set a completion date
and stay on schedule.
Pace yourself:
In the beginning stages of planning your wedding you have several
major areas to decide upon.. don't try to tackle them all at once.
Try to accomplish one major job a day.
Take care of your
health: Eat right and be sure to get enough rest and exercise.
Take advantage of time-tested soothers at night: hot bath, warm
milk or a back rub.
You will keep stress
under control if you allow plenty of time to plan your wedding and
then follow through on your schedule in a timely manner.
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