Advent now is my favorite season, but it wasn't always that way. I used to rush about, making an exhaustive gift-giving list, putting out every decoration we owned, and thinking I needed to bake and go and do and ..... whew. If only that baby would just get here. Two years ago, I sat at home with a broken toe and sprained ankle, watching as others put up our tree, fluffed our wreaths, and … [Read more...] about Crazy Busy? ‘Tis the Season! Let’s Do This
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Overwhelmed? The 1 Question to Ask Yourself
My mind is racing through my list of activities and commitments ahead in the next few days, scrolling through a mental to-do list that needs to be written down. I feel my pulse quicken as my thoughts dart from what I should have finished already to what I’ve yet to start. And I’m not even out of bed yet. Sound familiar? With the holidays upon us, the feeling of overwhelm can be great. It … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed? The 1 Question to Ask Yourself
Avoid a Health Sabotage this Holiday Season
Healthy eating and self-care don’t have to stay in the car when you arrive at grandma’s house. Or behind a locked door as a neighbor stands on the front porch bearing homemade treats. Even amid Christmas cookies and egg nog, we can thrive this holiday season. We can stay on track with exercise and hydration, and even at appropriate times share our new-found knowledge with others who also may be … [Read more...] about Avoid a Health Sabotage this Holiday Season
3 Quick, Personal Gifts You Can Pull Off Before Christmas
The days before Christmas are disappearing. Is all of your shopping done? I woke up this morning with some anxiety over that too, and it’s getting close to the time when it would be really easy just to resort to giving a gift card or cash. Some people on my list specifically asked for that. But if I’m aiming not only to check a gift and recipient off of my list, but also find the “joy in … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Personal Gifts You Can Pull Off Before Christmas
Keys to Surviving and Thriving in the Holidays
We may wish for the Norman Rockwell version of Thanksgiving, family smiling and laughing joyfully as they surround a table with a big ol’ turkey. But let’s be real. Someone will say something provocative. And then someone replies in anger. Old slights resurface. New ones leave a fresh cut. Tensions run high when people who normally don’t spend a lot of time together come together for an … [Read more...] about Keys to Surviving and Thriving in the Holidays
