Christmas can be one of the most stressful events of the year. The pressure of buying presents, all the last minute things to do and the expectations of having family “togetherness” can certainly create a lot of stress and overwhelm.
We don’t have any real tradition on Christmas day except that the kids always get up far too early and we usually go for a nap sometime during the day. The best thing for me about Christmas day is that there is no agenda, it’s all about relaxing and spending time with the family, playing fun games and having a delicious meal all together. I love to have fun, so here are my top 7 tips for having fun on Christmas Day:
- Don’t let your family push your buttons, you know how it’s going to end.
- Learn to forgive, yourself and others.
- Celebrate all the wins you have had this year and remember you are doing the best you can.
- Act surprised when your kids show you what they got from Santa, even though you were up at 2am strategically placing the gift on the end of their bed.
- Relax a little around your food, it’s all about balance.
- Have some fun and be grateful for all that you have.
- Wear that paper crown with pride, and no matter how often you hear one of those jokes from the cracker, laugh as if its the first time. (the kids will love you for it)
Thank you for reading my blog posts and being part of my community. I have witnessed some of you making some amazing changes this year that you can be very proud of, and I have really enjoyed working with you. But there is so much more to come next year.
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Have a great Christmas and happy swapping!
Sue