Getting ready for the holiday season can be a mixture of fun, anxiety, joy and sadness.? It is easy to fall into a pattern of dealing with the holidays in the same way each year, so it may be a good time to consider a fresh approach and take steps to make preparations as straightforward and stress free as possible.? One of the key things to remember is to have realistic expectations of the holiday season.? If a movie-style, perfect celebration with complete family harmony, a beautifully decorated home and everyone?s dream present under the tree is the goal then it is likely that disappointment and stress will be a big part of the next few months.? By emphasizing the fun of the season, and limiting the desire to emulate magazine picture perfection, it is more likely that the journey to holiday time will be an enjoyable one.
For some people the holidays bring sadness, for others celebration.? There should be space for reflection alongside the activities and preparations. It is natural to miss absent friends and family at this time of year and that should be acknowledged, but it does not need to be the dominant theme of the holidays.? There are many things that friends, family and the community can do to make it a special and positive time together.? Decorate the home to get into the holiday spirit; it need not be the type of decorations on display in big store windows.? It can be more enjoyable to create a personal touch with materials from the garden, local woodland or hand made craft decorations constructed by children or friends.? Make a social occasion of the decorating and invite people or other children to join in with the creativity.? Personalized decorations give great pleasure and bring back lovely memories when they are brought out each year at holiday time.
Other ways to enjoy the build up to the holidays and keep stress at bay include baking for others, donating to goodwill and doing kind deeds.? Look for ways to help people in the community who may find the holiday season tough.? Choose a good cause and donate time, money or materials to help their holiday campaign.? If a different perspective on the season will help to minimize anxiety in the build up to the holidays then plan a quick trip and use the time and space for reflection and renewal.? It may help to call someone in your past and touch base or discuss issues that have been a cause of anxiety through the year.? Time for reflection can also provide an opportunity to rewrite short term and long term goals, enabling a more motivated start to the New Year.
The holidays can provide an opportunity for busy parents to spend quality time with family.?? Friends may find time to reunite and the community can come together in celebration.? There may be the chance for personal challenges from participating in new activities, interests or hobbies this holiday season.? Exploring, staying curious and trying new things are what keeps life interesting and stimulates personal growth.? The holiday season may be a busy time but that is not an excuse to ignore the opportunity to learn and develop.? Alongside reflection there should be time for a little fun, joy and pleasure in the simple things like playing a little holiday music to get in the mood while baking, decorating and wrapping presents.? Whatever the holidays bring, have a happy, joyful and peaceful time along the way!
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