It’s that time of year when a lot of my clients start to bring up Christmas. And in pretty much all cases it’s a worry about Christmas – the extra to do lists, the pressure to spend, the complications of extended family etc. Somehow a ‘celebration’ event seems to bring a huge amount of stress. And add in a few Winter illnesses while our defences are down and it can be really hard work.
So what can we do to beat the Christmas blues? I’ll offer some tips over the next couple of weeks.
Today’s is to SIMPLIFY it as much as possible. (This is a pretty good top for everything in life actually).
Focus on what’s important e.g. For you it might be spending time with family or friends. And then make that as easy and fun as possible. If that means a takeaway curry, go for it. If someone loves to cook, let them, even if you are hosting. Sometimes we can put huge pressure on ourselves to do things we have neither the talent or desire to do. After all, Gin & Twiglets can be virtually a meal in itself if you really tuck in!
What’s most important to you and your family may well be different but figure out what it is and plan around it. For example I love waking up in our own house with just our immediate family. It feels really special to do exactly what we want and enjoy the morning. Then we hop in the car and drive to whichever extended family is willing to cook for us ????. I did try cooking myself one year but it ruined all the fun for me so vowed never again.
I wish you all a very simple Christmas ????. Sue X