It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
Andy Williams
Ever feel like the holidays are more of a hassle than pleasure? Do you become stressed, irritable and even depressed during a season that is supposed to be merry?
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day can be stressful—so many social events and family gatherings; questions about how family dynamics will play out; decorating, baking, preparing meals and buying gifts; holiday crowds; elbow to elbow shopping; draining the pocketbook; memories of days gone by, loss and even family tragedies. It’s no wonder that so many people feel rushed, anxious or depressed during this happiest season of all.
If you notice this happens to you then let me offer several ways to smooth out the bumps and beat the holiday blues. All won’t apply to you but think deeply about those that do.
If aware and intentional, there is so much we can do to make the holidays less stressful. Let me invite you to take a few minutes, now, to make your plan to make this holiday season a “most wonderful time of the year.”
Happy holidays
My purpose is to teach you strategies to replace negative patterns with a positive state of mind from which you can achieve your greatest desires and live a joyful and abundant life.
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Merriest of Christmas to you and yours my dear forever friend.