I would love to say that I have some amazing tips for not
getting stressed around the holidays; unfortunately, I don’t have anything
profound to say on the subject. I
realize that every year I get super stressed in December. We have a lot of family commitments, as well
as other smaller things that we want to do, and it all turns out to be very
busy and stressful! Every year I say
that I am going to make this season better, less stressful. It has been a slow process.
getting stressed around the holidays; unfortunately, I don’t have anything
profound to say on the subject. I
realize that every year I get super stressed in December. We have a lot of family commitments, as well
as other smaller things that we want to do, and it all turns out to be very
busy and stressful! Every year I say
that I am going to make this season better, less stressful. It has been a slow process.
I think this year I am giving myself a lot more space to do
what we want to do. This year we will be
celebrating Christmas after Christmas with my husband’s family, which is a big
relief, especially with Thanksgiving being so late this year. When there are only 2 weekends between
Thanksgiving and Christmas with my husband’s family, it gets a little insane
trying to finish everything.
what we want to do. This year we will be
celebrating Christmas after Christmas with my husband’s family, which is a big
relief, especially with Thanksgiving being so late this year. When there are only 2 weekends between
Thanksgiving and Christmas with my husband’s family, it gets a little insane
trying to finish everything.
This year I am also backing off on homemade gifts. I love homemade gifts, but unfortunately my
wrist issues during the summer put me way behind on the list of knitting
projects I had. I will still be trying
to make some things, but definitely not as many as I would really like to
make. I think that in order to make all
the things I would want to make, I would have to start on January 1st
and go through the whole year!
wrist issues during the summer put me way behind on the list of knitting
projects I had. I will still be trying
to make some things, but definitely not as many as I would really like to
make. I think that in order to make all
the things I would want to make, I would have to start on January 1st
and go through the whole year!
What am I going to do about all the craziness? Breathe.
I have to remember that I love the holidays. It is my absolute favorite time of year. So I will be doing deep breathing when I
realize that I have nothing wrapped, and half of my presents are still in the
store yet to be picked out!
I have to remember that I love the holidays. It is my absolute favorite time of year. So I will be doing deep breathing when I
realize that I have nothing wrapped, and half of my presents are still in the
store yet to be picked out!
What strategies do you
use when the holiday craziness begins?!
use when the holiday craziness begins?!
Darla Mae says
November 22, 2013 at 12:18 amI have to remind myself that the holidays will come whether I am ready or not and that they will pass and it all will be okay! Darlene
Candy C. says
November 21, 2013 at 8:27 pmI guess we are old enough and the kids are old enough now that we don't have much stress. I still kinda stress over what to do for hubby every year though… 🙂
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
November 21, 2013 at 11:17 amI think deep breaths is a great holiday too actually! It's a process for certain. I get stressed too but have learned to focus on what's most important. Baby steps – especially when everyone has their own agenda this time of year!