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Six tips for a [hopefully] stress-free Holiday.


Focus on what is important. In the moment it might seem that everything revolves around setting a beautiful table, but that is not what the holidays should be about. Remember the true spirit of the holidays is celebrating relationships with family, friends, and community. Now matter how perfect the setting, the joy is in the people you share it with.
Let go of expectations. You can visualize the perfect family gathering but things will likely go askew at a moment's notice. Being stuck in your vision will cause you to miss the moments of joy that pop up unexpectedly. Don't let stress well up whenever anything veers from your imagined ideal. Be present in the moment.
Schedule a break. Sometimes the holidays can seem more like a marathon of obligations and responsibilities. Whether you schedule a spa day or just plan a few hours to binge watch a show from your couch, knowing you have a timeout planned for some 'me' time will help make the stressful situations a bit easier to manage.
Plan your own joy. Don't place that obligation on someone else. 60% of the time you will find they don't live up to your expectations. Just don't do it. Plan on creating your own joy including friends and family that can share it with you.
You can only control yourself. Repeat that out loud to yourself. You can't make people feel or experience things the way you want them to. You and only you can choose how to react to the actions of others. Do not fall into the trap of becoming stressed about how others behave.
Know when to say No. There is no rule that says you need to accept every situation. Saying no is a good thing. It also allows you more time to spend with those friends and family you really want to.

This is not a complete list. Feel free to add your suggestions too. Merry Christmas.

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Six tips for a [hopefully] stress-free Holiday.¬ *Focus on what is important*. In the moment it might seem that everything revolves around setting a beautiful table, but that is not what the holidays should be about. Remember the true spirit of the holidays is celebrating relationships with family, friends, and community. Now matter how perfect the setting, the joy is in the people you share it with.¬ *Let go of expectations*. You can visualize the perfect family gathering but things will likely go askew at a moment's notice. Being stuck in your vision will cause you to miss the moments of joy that pop up unexpectedly. Don't let stress well up whenever anything veers from your imagined ideal. Be present in the moment.¬ Focus on what is important. In the moment it might seem that everything revolves around setting a beautiful table, but that is not what the holidays should be about. Remember the true spirit of the holidays is celebrating relationships with family, friends, and community. Now matter how perfect the setting, the joy is in the people you share it with.¬ Let go of expectations. You can visualize the perfect family gathering but things will likely go askew at a moment's notice. Being stuck in your vision will cause you to miss the moments of joy that pop up unexpectedly. Don't let stress well up whenever anything veers from your imagined ideal. Be present in the moment.¬ Schedule a break. Sometimes the holidays can seem more like a marathon of obligations and responsibilities. Whether you schedule a spa day or just plan a few hours to binge watch a show from your couch, knowing you have a timeout planned for some 'me' time will help make the stressful situations a bit easier to manage.¬ .¬ *Plan your own joy*. Don't place that obligation on someone else. Don't place that obligation on someone else. 60% of the time you will find they don't live up to your expectations. Just don't do it. Plan on creating your own joy including friends and family that can share it with you.¬ .¬ *You can only control yourself*. Repeat that out loud to yourself. Repeat that out loud to yourself. You can't make people feel or experience things the way you want them to. You and only you can choose how to react to the actions of others. Do not fall into the trap of becoming stressed about how others behave.¬ .¬ *Know when to say No*. There is no rule that says you need to accept every situation. There is no rule that says you need to accept every situation. Saying no is a good thing. It also allows you more time to spend with those friends and family you really want to.¬ ¬ This is not a complete list. Feel free to add your suggestions too. Merry Christmas.

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Six tips for a [hopefully] stress-free Holiday.¬ *Focus on what is important*. In the moment it might seem that everything revolves around setting a beautiful table, but that is not what the holidays should be about. Remember the true spirit of the holidays is celebrating relationships with family, friends, and community. Now matter how perfect the setting, the joy is in the people you share it with.¬ *Let go of expectations*. You can visualize the perfect family gathering but things will likely go askew at a moment's notice. Being stuck in your vision will cause you to miss the moments of joy that pop up unexpectedly. Don't let stress well up whenever anything veers from your imagined ideal. Be present in the moment.¬ Schedule a break. Sometimes the holidays can seem more like a marathon of obligations and responsibilities. Whether you schedule a spa day or just plan a few hours to binge watch a show from your couch, knowing you have a timeout planned for some 'me' time will help make the stressful situations a bit easier to manage.¬ *Schedule a break*. Sometimes the holidays can seem more like a marathon of obligations and responsibilities. Whether you schedule a spa day or just plan a few hours to binge watch a show from your couch, knowing you have a timeout planned for some 'me' time will help make the stressful situations a bit easier to manage.¬ *Plan your own joy*. Don't place that obligation on someone else. 60% of the time you will find they don't live up to your expectations. Just don't do it. Plan on creating your own joy including friends and family that can share it with you.¬ *You can only control yourself*. Repeat that out loud to yourself. You can't make people feel or experience things the way you want them to. You and only you can choose how to react to the actions of others. Do not fall into the trap of becoming stressed about how others behave.¬ *Know when to say No*. There is no rule that says you need to accept every situation. Saying no is a good thing. It also allows you more time to spend with those friends and family you really want to.¬ ¬ This is not a complete list. Feel free to add your suggestions too. Merry Christmas.

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Umm, dread much?
I thought the holidays were for embracing what you love and smiling for it

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Agreed on all points-
But most importantly: don’t dwell. The point of holidays is to have fun. Dwell on things that make you happy. If there is something that does otherwise- let it go and forget about it.

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Christmas is not a holiday.

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BIG.AL.ONE wrote:
Christmas is not a holiday.

Huh...?

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soco wrote:

BIG.AL.ONE wrote:
Christmas is not a holiday.

Huh...?

It's a birthday....

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i just show up.. and go from there

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I prefer to get pissed and cause chaos

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NaCtHoMaN wrote:
i just show up.. and go from there

Yep. Just take it as it comes.

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Stress filled holiday? Load up on exotic dope and over indulge. It only comes once a year, why not spoil yourself? https://66.media.tumblr.com/eb812b2963a60d5d4bfa3f9757c565...

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