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A Guide to Holiday Planning (Without Becoming a Spreadsheet Monster)

A messy table with a laptop, a couple of cups of coffee, a sticky note, and a phone opened to the calendar - representing how chaotic holiday planning can be with the use of technology.

Holiday planning doesn’t have to be color-coded spreadsheets and mile-long to-do lists. With the right approach, you can stay organized without the overwhelm.

Why Holiday Planning Feels Heavy

Extra events, family expectations, and cultural pressure to create “perfect” memories all pile on top of your already full plate.

A Better Way to Plan

A neat and simple planner with a pen on one side and a coffee mug on the other, and evergreen sprigs decorating the table - a representation of how simplifying holiday planning prevents overwhelm.

  • Keep it visual, not complex. A simple calendar or checklist works.

  • Pick your priorities. Decide what matters most and let the rest go.

  • Contain it. One spot for gifts, one for décor, one for schedules.

  • Delegate. Share the load so it doesn’t all land on you.

Conclusion

Mother sitting on a couch next to the Christmas tree, with her daughter on her lap, both smiling and looking happy - a representation of focusing on what matters most during the holidays.

Holiday planning should support your joy, not steal it. A simple, brain-friendly system can keep you grounded through the busiest season.

Home Therapy gives you tools for planning that feel realistic, not rigid.

Want someone to help simplify your holiday prep? We’ll create a plan that works for you.


 
 
 
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