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This Holiday Season, Give Yourself the Gift of Self Care

I think we can all agree that holiday music starts earlier and earlier each year, and while the holidays can be a wonderful time, the music is the soundtrack to what can be a chaotic 6 weeks!
Regardless of what you do or do not celebrate, this time of year can be an onslaught of shopping, family and friend gatherings, overnight guests, elaborate meal planning and lots of travel. I remember for many years doing the early morning wake up for Black Friday shopping with my friends and not because I particularly enjoyed it, but because that was what we were “supposed” to do. Over time, I began to dread it, why was I not enjoying this day off by sleeping in after a long day of cooking, eating and cleaning? I gave in to the social pressure that this holiday season can bring, even though I knew it was not good for me. No deal was worth fighting over a parking spot at 2am.
I kicked my Black Friday tradition to the curb and let my friends know I’ll meet them for lunch instead when they were on a break from their shop to they drop mission. Yes, they were disappointed the first year I said I was no longer going,  but in the long run, they rather have a happy and enjoyable lunch date, then a cranky and overtired shopping companion.
This holiday season, make a list of what traditions you enjoy and what you do not enjoy. Work with your family and friends on finding balance in continuing traditions in a way that work for all involved. It’s important that we take care of ourselves as that is what we would want for others.

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