1 . How To Spend The Holidays Productively?

To get the most out of your holidays, you can make a calendar of the things you need to do and schedule in time for a mixture of fun activities and productive tasks.

Create a calendar of everything you want to do over the holidays.If you want to keep yourself on a regular schedule over your holiday break, making a calendar can help you stay organized.     1     Then, work everything else around those events.

Spend time learning or improving a skill, a craft, or a hobby.If you have a lot of free time over the holidays, try using that time to learn something new.    2     Or you might try learning to play a new song if you play the guitar.You can also try something totally new, like cross-stitching, building a model car, or brewing beer.

    3     The hustle (忙碌) of the holidays can sometimes be stressful, and there are usually a lot of tasty treats to tempt you into eating unhealthily.Luckily, you can help counteract both of these things by spending about 30 minutes a day exercising. For instance, you might go for a jog on a track, try some light aerobic exercise, or do weight training.

Volunteer to help out in your community.     4     Most communities have a year-round need for volunteers, although you may find that there are more opportunities around the holiday season, when many organizations run extra clothing and food drives.

Create a plan for the year ahead.As the year draws to a close, take a little time to think about your year ahead.     5