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With thanks to "Crosem" and others.

Let someone else do the entertaining, and just be the honored guest or eat out!
Let others shop for the gifts you wish to buy, or shop online. Buy gifts only for people you REALLY need to give gifts to.
Offload as many tasks as possible, both at home and at work, to others.
Pick a time that you are going to do NOTHING that is not just for you, e.g., every Saturday I am going out for a nice lunch and a movie
Get a little calendar and schedule everything, including your 'alone' time..
Prioritize your chores as to what has to be done that day and what can slide. Cross items off as you accomplish them (this is the only fun part of doing chores!)
Pay attention to your energy level peaks & valleys and plan to do the more demanding tasks during your best times.
Let low priority projects (cleaning, for example) slide.
Logically group tasks, e.g., do several dr. appts. or blood draws one right after the other to conserve driving time.
Take things to do while waiting in the doctor's office.
Listen to soothing music to let yourself relax
Treat yourself to something fun...new CD, sweater, perfume, candles, etc.
Get plenty of rest.
Remember, this, too, shall pass