The holidays can be so stressful. What can we do to minimize this holiday stress?
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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat and today’s episode is more of a reflection. And, if I’m being honest, a way for me to check myself and be intentional to show up as my best self. The holidays can be so stressful. There are so many things that we think we need to do that are not part of our routine. Decorate the house. Purchase gifts. Wrap all those gifts. Bake the cookies. Make bigger holiday meals. If you have kids, you add in all of their stuff too. There are holiday gatherings, more this time of year than other parts of the year. We’re spending more money, which can be so stressful. And then, we add in all of the personalities.
We all know this is coming, but for some reason, it seems to catch us by surprise, every year. This is your invitation to gather your thoughts, perhaps create an Intentional Margin® to sit quietly for a few minutes and reflect on why we do it all. Is happiness showing up for you. Is there a way you can tweak your responsibilities to create more happiness? Perhaps you can delegate some of the holiday cooking? Or scale back on your social obligations if they are feeling too stressful.
If you are anything like me, you’ll blink and it will be January. The happiness science indicates being intentional and in the moment is the best way to savor the experiences for more joy. Slowing down can be just the thing we need right now. I look forward to a slower paced end of the year and a time to be present with the people I love. I wish the same for you. Until next time.
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