How do you get through the Christmas Crazy Time intact? I am feeling pretty proud of myself this year as for the first time in living history (well, since my children were born) I have managed to stay fairly stress-free! I put it all down to my ill health a year ago - isn't that sad?! I am still recovering and have to watch my energy levels which means I put alot of effort into organising myself so that Christmas wouldn't feel so crazy.
I got all my shopping done before the end of November and did it in 1 - 2 hour stints first thing in the morning before the shops got crazy. Did a bit of research and shopping on line which really helps to make things easier and don't we all just love getting a parcel in the mail even when we know what is in it!
I tried my hardest to spread out the Christmas events that we accepted so that the kids and I would have recovery time inbetween - seemed to have worked so far. And now in our last week, on the count down to the big day, I am feeling relaxed and comfortable, ready to enjoy the delights that await me at the end of this week.
Can you tell that Christmas Day isn't at my place this year?? I did have the work Xmas party to organise (went magically well I must say) and have family coming over Xmas Eve, but the big day will be elsewhere and that helps I guess.
By keeping myself calm and only doing what I can, as well as always thinking about how to keep things simple has worked a treat. Here's to five minute meditations, remembering that life is about ups and downs, being aware of what I can handle and what I can't, and the reminder that life is about enjoying every moment.
Happy festive season everyone! May it be full of fun and joy no matter where you are, who you are with and what you are doing.
