Keep Writing. Don't stop writing entirely. Even if you're traveling and won't have all your usual comforts around, find a way to write a little something every now and then. If you don't have a laptop or a tablet you can bring with you, consider taking a journal with you, or even a pad of paper where you can jot down ideas and compose a few sentences here and there. Just like exercise, writing is a conditioned skill; you don't want to get out of fighting shape by going a week or two without ever putting pen to paper.

Don't Put Too Much Pressure On Yourself. Even though you should keep writing to keep your skills sharp, don't feel like you have to generate the same output you always do. I know Stephen King churns out 2,000 words per day, rain or shine, holiday or no, but that's not always realistic for everyone, especially if you have a lot of social commitments. Give yourself permission to do just enough to maintain your conditioning without necessarily taking up all your time. Some days it's okay to do a few bench presses and a light jog rather than trying to set new lifting or speed records.

Set Reasonable Goals. If you have specific writing goals (like entering contests or finishing a story or editing a manuscript), try not to over-schedule yourself. Take your non-writing obligations into consideration when planning out your writing time. If you're going to be traveling or spending a lot of time with family instead of in front of a computer, you might want to pare down the number of contests you're planning on entering, or give yourself permission to only finish half the manuscript editing during the holiday season.

Look For Inspiration. While you're around loved ones and/or traveling, look for ideas and inspiration. This is a unique time of year and there's potential to learn something for your writing everywhere. Whether it's the way family members interact, or gift-giving traditions, or the way the general public treats one another during last-minute shopping, there are all kinds of opportunities to add to your writing repertoire by studying the events going on around you and contemplating how you can apply those insights to your characters and stories.