Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Holiday

  • Summer Soiree Inspiration

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  • Simple Tips To Help You Recover From Holiday Debt

    A little holiday splurge is really common. In fact, so common you won’t know what hit you until you count how much you’ve spent! Clothes, shoes, food, gifts, show tickets, more food, gadgets, home appliances… There are lots of things we tend to spend money on during the holidays, sometimes digging into our savings and even worse, going into debt.

    Sadly many find themselves in this trap right after the holidays. Here are some tips to get out of debt:

    1. Don’t ignore the bills
    It might seem like the easiest way to deal with holiday debt is to pretend like it doesn’t exist. The truth is, it does exist and ignoring it will only make it worse.

    2. Get a part-time job
    If your salary can’t adequately cover your debt, its time to start thinking of getting something else you can add to your job. And thanks to the Internet, there are more opportunities than ever to do just that. If you run a business, its time to start thinking of an expansion.

    3. Reduce your monthly spending
    Now will be a good time to start reducing the amount of money you spend each month. The holiday have revealed that you are spending above your means, hence your debt position.

    4. Don’t add more debt
    This is almost like the point I mentioned above, but not exactly. As you reduce your monthly spending, be careful not to add more debts in subsequent months when you get to a more relaxed position with your finances.

    5. Give it all you’ve got
    Being in debt is never a good thing. It sets you back in so many ways. Try your very best to get out of this rut as soon as possible.

    So, did you get into any holiday debt? What did you spend so much on that got you into debt? How are you planning on paying off your debts?

    Your tips might just help someone today. Let’s share!

  • Time to Spread Holiday Cheer, Even When You’re Down

    It’s no secret that the holidays aren’t a time of delight and wonder for everyone. Many people struggle to get through them. For people dealing with a loss from death or divorce, a serious illness or loss of a job, the season can be bittersweet, if not downright depressing.

    If this is similar to what you’re feeling at the moment, I’d like to send a warm e-hug to you and say ‘It’s gonna get better‘.

    Here are some strategies on how to cope with the holidays if you’re not feeling cheerful:

    Change it up.
    If you’ve had a loss in the past year, consider doing the holidays in a completely different way this year: Travel, celebrate at someone else’s house, go out to eat with friends. It’s a natural tendency to isolate yourself when you feel down, but it can make you feel worse.

    Write yourself a letter.
    This is an act of self-compassion, or treating yourself as kindly as you would treat someone else in your situation. Several studies have shown that writing yourself a caring, supportive letter about the issue you are struggling with significantly increases happiness, improves mood and facilitates coping with negative emotions.

    Focus on others.
    One of the easiest ways to get out of your own head is to help someone else. Volunteer. Do some charity work or something for the less privileged. There are so many people around who would love a small gift or a little bit of your time.

    Do something awesome.
    Go on an adventure, stare at the ocean, go to a theater performance, visit an art museum, watch a nice movie… Do something you don’t often do and make yourself feel good.

    As the holidays approach, I wish you the very best of the season!

    xoxo

    SL

  • Happy Palm Sunday 2014

    Palm Sunday

    For many Christians around the world, Palm Sunday, the final Sunday before Easter Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week and the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter.

    It is my prayer that this day would mark the beginning of new and wonderful things in your life and signal your entrance to a higher level of grace. (more…)