Updated: Apr 13, 2021
Things are different this year AND not entirely so. Are you ready to admit you need to be ready for ANYTHING this season?
Wouldn’t it be great to actually enjoy the holidays without the stress?
Here are a some practical tips you can use this year when dealing with holiday stress:
Set your sights on the things that are important.
This is the time of year for us to look at our priorities and decide which ones out
rank others. If my priority is to spend time with my family and to celebrate, I might
need to do some soul searching about what needs to be prioritized for this to
happen.
Say “No.”
Learn this new word -- it is quite crucial for you during this time. Aunt Sally will
understand or get over it when you have to decline the invitation because you have
something else scheduled. You are trying to avoid drama or staying safe.
Be realistic.
Holidays don’t have to be perfect or have to “out do” last year. Think about
creating new memories as families change and grow. Be creative if people cannot