How to Have the Perfect Holiday Season. Seriously!
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s no secret that along with the festive lights, spiked eggnog and jingle bells, comes a great deal of added anxiety, mindless spending and a sense of overwhelming obligation. Sometimes the most wonderful time of the year can also feel like the most stressful time of the year… but it doesn’t have to. I’m sharing my top three tips on how to have the perfect holiday this year. I’m talking about curating a holiday season that you not only look forward to, but wait for it… actually enjoy!
- Be intentional with your commitments. I know you have your holiday traditions of who you see and what you do. Sometimes these traditions can be great and offer a healthy dose of nostalgia, but it’s important to be mindful and pay attention to how you feel about them. Ask yourself if it is something you still look forward to doing or if it still serves a purpose in your life. Don’t feel bad about saying ‘no’ or declining invitations to events that no longer excite you. Instead, think of what would ignite your child-like holiday spirit and run with it.
- Spend time with people who make you feel loved. If it doesn’t happen to be your family, then Merry Friend-mas! There is nothing worse than dreading every day leading up to the family gathering that makes you feel undervalued, unloved or unappreciated. Save the obligatory visits for random (very short) coffee dates throughout the year instead. That’s if you even want to do that. Reserve your time throughout the holiday season for people who make you merry!
- It’s the thought that counts. You know the saying! So stop mindless spending and start gifting from the heart. Embrace simplicity and don’t underestimate the power of a handwritten card, local baked goods, a great book, a cozy blanket or a packet of seasonal tea. The holidays aren’t about racking up debt, they’re about showing each other we care. Bring it back to basics and don’t think that a dollar amount equates to the value of a human being.
Rebecca Hamilton,
Owner, Chick Boss Cake
