The truth is, it’s more stressful than ever. Pressure can be felt for a lot of reasons and the ability to say no to things and people, can be harder than ever….. after all it’s Christmas!!!! 😫
The festive season can be a time of joy, despair, anxiety or sadness amongst a whole host of other things, depending on an individuals circumstances. So, we can’t and shouldn’t all feel the same way about it!
Even for those of us who are able to put themselves first for a lot the year, when Christmas comes other things can take priority and overshadow the time and care we need for ourselves.
We can feel stressed, anxious, worn out and have very little time to do anything about it.
More so the need to present a cheerful Christmas smile is sometimes, too much of a cross to bare.
This year I am really looking forward to Christmas and tbh I am quite caught up in the magic with my younger kids.
This post isn’t meant to be any sort of Scrooge bah humbug message…. However, I have had Christmas times which were not magical and it was tough.
So the point of this post is two fold;
1. It’s ok to not feel festive all the time, to say no to social engagements and take some time for yourself.
2. To raise the point that not everyone out there may be happy this December, so smile and be kind and considerate to those who may seem like the grinch – they may just wish they felt more like santa!!! Keep going and keep strong!
L x
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