How are you feeling about the holidays this year? This time of year can be super stressful for many of us, add to that the bizarre year that it's been and I don't know exactly how to feel. Am I stressed, fearful, depressed, thankful, totally over all of it?
Sometimes instead of letting our emotions rule us, telling us how to feel and react, we have to resort to a Joe Friday approach, "just the facts, ma'am." Feelings are untrustworthy at best. Focus on the facts or better yet, focus on the truth instead. The truth never changes.
As far as stress goes, ask yourself what's got you stressed and how much of it is within your control? Chances are you can manage a lot of that stress. Freaking out over buying gifts for everyone? Get some gift cards or bake some cookies and send them with a nice note on festive paper explaining that you're taking a bit of the pressure off yourself, but you love each person all the same.
Money got you worried? Maybe you just be honest about your finances this year and say, "I just can't" to a lot of the sideline stuff so you won't go deeper into debt. Depressed? Get out there and serve others! There's no better way to cure depression than by helping others instead of obsessing about your problems.
This next part is really going to offend people with delicate sensibilities, but I really don't care because it needs to be said. As far as being afraid goes, Tell your fears to sack up or shut up. Life is risk. Every moment of everyday we're all taking our chances. There's never been a time in all of history that was without conflict, trials, dangers, and most of them were more difficult and life threatening than anything we face today. Get out there and live!
And, if you can, go beyond just living and love your life. Love the people in your life and make sure they know just how much they mean to you, right now and every chance you get. Make this the best holiday season ever!
Post a Comment
Thank you for stopping by! I read every comment and I always try to respond. This is a polite and respectful blog, so please keep your comments polite and respectful too, or I will delete them. ;)
I ALSO DO NOT PUBLISH COMMENTS WHICH ARE INTENDED TO DIRECT TRAFFIC TO ANOTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE! It's cheap and tacky, so don't do it.
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.