CHRISTMAS isn't always fun. Depending on the year you've had,
the relationship with your family and how much money is in the bank,
lots of us find it easy to feel stressed out and overwrought at this
time of year. [Lucy Kippist news.com.au]
According to what Dr John Demartini a Human Behavioural Expert shared, below are secrets to avoiding the most stressful parts of the
festive season.
Ignore the pressure to buy lots of presents
Be realistic to yourself about how much you want to spend this year and
also, how much you can really afford. Don’t exaggerate what is not
within your means. Figure out a budget and then make a list of the
people that you want to buy for and then divvy it up
Keep some time for yourself
Schedule some time in for yourself over the Christmas break and try not
to say yes to everything. Also, be specific about your availability.
There is nothing wrong with telling people ahead of time that you’re
planning to drop by and only stay for an hour, or even less. Fill your
day with inspiring stuff, don’t just commit to other people’s plans.
You’ll enjoy the season a lot more
Avoid awkward conversations
Come up with a witty remark or two, so that you can greet the
question without feeling pressured to open up. You can also list the
benefits or the positives of this area of your life and the year you’ve
had.
For example, you might not have a partner this Christmas but
it has freed you up for seeing lots of friends and given you greater
flexibility with your plans,” he said.
Christmas isn’t always a
happy time for everyone, particularly if you have lost a loved one
during the year. And while you can never replace that person, and you
will always feel a gap where they have been, it’s important to remember
them in a positive way.
Demartini suggests giving yourself time to think about the parts of
that person that you really miss and the types of things that they
brought to your Christmas celebration. Then try and bring those things
to the event yourself, or just talk about them.
“You can also
spend a bit of time thinking about what you’d like to say to them if
they were still here and have a quiet conversation with them in your
heart and your head. It’s like sending them a Christmas wish.”
*****MERRY CHRISTMAS******
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