Cherish time spent together.
What is it about Christmas that turns folks into stressed-out zombies?! It is as though everyone is competing for a year-end holiday Olympics gold medal, but with tinsel!
Ed, who, astute as ever, says that Christmas Stress is like a Secret Santa nobody asked for!
How about flipping the script?
Just say no. Clear your schedule, ditch the never-ending to-do lists, and embrace the simple joys of the holidays. Be selective with whom you spend time with and encourage spontaneous activities like baking, going to the beach, and decorating the tree. Let go of the picture in your head about how it should be and just go with the flow. By doing so you could well unlock laughter, joy, and true connection – the very basis of memories that will last so much longer than that insanely expensive gift or the delicious tastes of a carefully curated charcuterie board.
Wise words, as always.