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With only 7 days left before Christmas, here are 10 worries people often experience.

1.  Will I be with my family, my wife’s (husband’s) family, or if older, will our kids be with us? Will one side or the other be inevitably upset with our choice?

2.  Can I really afford all I’ve spent on gifts, food, decor, travel?

3.  Who did I miss or forget to buy a gift for or  send a card to?

4.  Will I eat too much? Drink too much? Gain too much weight?

5.  How will I ever manage when I’m alone most of the time - I don’t really *have* plans for Christmas.

6.  I couldn’t get the  (fill in the blank) for my kid he/she wanted (such as the elusive Wii this year) - will my child forgive me?

7.  I’m traveling and the weather is bad.  I’m worried about departing,  or arriving on time.  I’m worried about getting back home on time.

8.  I overdid things at the office party and now I have to show up feeling a bit sheepish.

9.  I haven’t talked to some of my relatives - there are some strained relatonships- how am I going to manage the holiday?

10.  I just have too many things to do and not enough time.

If you have suggestions on coping with the Holidays, leave a comment