November 19th, 2015

XMAS STRESS

We call it the silly season, but it should be the most beautiful time of the year when we think of others and give our time and gifts of love. Stress is running high on the family front of what gift to buy, how much to spend. Who you will spend christmas day with. Having family members visit that you don`t see all year for good reason.
Planning ahead can ward off the stress on christmas day. Have an exit plan for those stressful family gatherings.
Have the disscussion with family and friends 12months in advance and then 3 months before xmas and agree on the amount to spend on xmas gifts. being ok with others views on xmas will make it much more bearable. If they would like a voucher to put towards a larger gift being open to that can make a difference. 
Accepting that you may not always please everyone in the family and that`s ok. 
Xmas savings starting in January can ease the burdon even if you put $5 or $10 a week away will help come xmas time.Each week buy those little extras starting in October. Make home made sweets they are cheaper and much nicer.  Always remember you have a choice you can control what you do and how you feel but not that of others. You will never win if you forever try to aplease others.
​What xmas traditions do you have?
Merry Christmas