The best way to say out of the second , third or fourth round of plates is : volunteer. wash the dishes , put that special movie on or try some fun games.  try everything you can, there is lots to do  and whenever you feel tempted just pause a min and think about it.....is it really worth it ? besides, washing all those dishes will give you a great work out!!!!!!!!!

 Well said!

Sometimes, we have to step out of "our world" and remember how we can and should help others. Taking our minds off of ourselves can be great "medicine".

Thanks for the reminder.

:-)

 I agree! Very well said. I was a bit worried about how i was going to deal with the Thanksgiving dinner at the inlaws and now i have something to do which is volunteer. Thanks!