Save Stress with Online, Ergonomic Shopping
Christmas Gift-Giving without Feeling Stressed
A few posts back, we discussed 4 tips for avoiding holiday stress so you can actually enjoy the holiday season this year. Check them out below for review:
4 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Stress
- Make lists and prioritize daily. Make a to-do list of activities you must compete for the holidays. This list should be specific and date oriented. For example, instead of listing “get for the Christmas party at my house”, break down each aspect of your party with a target date for completion. The more specific your tasks, the better. Making a general list sets you up to leave something out. Always set the dates early so you’re not in a frenzy to get the task complete. Review and update your list on a daily basis.
- Shop online. A lot of time is spent driving all over town as you shop. Make your shopping list early. Almost anything on your list can be found online. Sit down one evening, take your list, get focused only on shopping, and begin. You’ll be amazed just how much shopping you can get done in only one evening.
- Make time for yourself. Even if it is only one or two hours per week, take time for yourself. Make a list of things you’d like to do that relax and refresh you. Read a book. Get a massage. Watch a movie. Whatever it takes to clear your mind and refresh you… do it! You’ll be rewarded with more energy and a peaceful attitude.
- Don’t over-commit. During the holiday season there are lots of things to do and many organizations and groups clamoring for your time. Choose your activities wisely and commit only to the ones you consider most important. Otherwise you’ll be anxious for the holidays to be over so you can get some rest.
I cannot over-emphasize the second tip of shopping online. Maybe it’s because I live overseas and it’s how I have to shop now, but making a wish-list for others to shop from or receiving a wish- list to shop from is such a time- and stress-saver! No worrying about what to get or if they’ll like it. Plus, the price is right there, so no more hoping it’s a certain price only to find out in the store it’s more than you thought.
So, with online shopping in mind, here are some ergo favorites for those harder to shop for individuals in your life.
Top 5 Ergo Gifts
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Ergo keyboard for comfort
Ergonomic Keyboards: Give the gift of ergonomic comfort where they need it the most! From small or large hands to lefties, ergonomic keyboards offer simply better lay-outs and fit for any hands.
- Ergonomic Mice: Another must-have for fit and ease of mousing with fewer cramps and strains.
- Portable lumbar support: Instead of an expensive ergo chair, why not give the gift of back support? That way whoever receives it can have the support they need wherever they are!
- Mouse/Hand Warmer Pouch: Offices can be cold- this is a comfortable, affordable, practical gift for that can’t stay warm friend who wears 2 sweaters to work.
- Energy-Saver Power Strip: Have a green family member or friend who loves the environment as much as he loves saving money? This super-practical gift will keep on giving as it saves energy and money.
Ergonomic gifts are truly the best for the hard to shop for or the practical individual…but truly, anyone can enjoy and appreciate a comfortable gift.