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No matter how much you may want to enjoy the holidays, there are a lot of things that get in the way. You may have to work a lot of hours, giving you little time to shop and spend time with loved ones. Gift buying may be a strain on your budget. You may have way more party invitations than you have time. You may have experienced a loss this year that\u2019s making it hard to engage in the season. And then there\u2019s the guilt: Either self-inflicted or bestowed on you by others. How can you just enjoy the season? Although everyone\u2019s situation is different, here are three thoughts that may help.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You don\u2019t have to say yes to everything.<\/strong>\u00a0It may seem like we have no choice, but usually we do. Making a decision on what to engage in and what not, is half the battle. Once you\u2019ve made it, be all in. You know we can\u2019t do everything. And everytime we say \u201cyes” to something, we are saying”no“ to something else. What are you saying \u201cno\u201d to if you say \u201cyes” to this invitation? Is that the best use of your time? I\u2019m not saying we don\u2019t ever have to make sacrifices, but why are we doing it? Relationship building is a good reason, for example. Your \u201cyes\u201d may be worth it, even if you\u2019re not crazy about the idea. But if there is no value in what you are saying \u201cyes\u201d to, maybe you need to rethink your \u201cyes.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make some time for yourself.<\/strong>\u00a0Consider the reality that your body and mind need rest. I have heard that at Christmas time, most people usually buy something for themselves when they are shopping for others. While that may be funny, it probably happens because we are sometimes depleted of self-care. We don\u2019t have time to shop for ourselves, we don\u2019t take the time to slow down, so while we are in the mode of giving, we feel compelled to give to ourselves. Nothing wrong with that, except that it\u2019s usually not just the material things we lack. We need time to reflect, time to sleep, time to cook a healthy meal, etc. In the middle of all the hustle and bustle, take time for yourself and you may find the energy and enthusiasm necessary to enjoy some of the holiday gatherings you were dreading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The thought really is what counts.<\/strong>\u00a0 We have heard this expression a lot, so it may have lost some value. But the truth is that making a call, sending a card, giving a small gift, really does go a long way. There is no need to spend a lot of money to make people feel like you care. Thoughtfulness goes a lot farther regardless of how much was spend. Get creative and enjoy the process instead of feeling the pressure of having to spend more than you can afford.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The holidays really can be fun. We just have to be a little more intentional on what we say yes to, make sure we take some time for ourselves, and remember that it is the thought that counts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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