In her latest blog, Karen shares how Christmas celebrations in western culture have become a seasonal marathon, rather than a single eventful day. It’s time to do your warm up, and stretches.
Not everyone has fond memories of the season and it’s a massive trigger for anxiety, overwhelm and panic. I’m witnessing stress seeping through the cracks of people everywhere.
If you’re nodding your head, that your own internal furnace has started to warm, then you’re not alone. I often remind my audience that modern Christmas has become a season of events. You need to warm up and figure out ways to pace yourself.
There are ‘breakup’ parties for everything from work, to kids sport, the school year and family gatherings.
Why are you breaking your neck to try and fit in gatherings with people whom you don’t spend quality time with throughout the year?
Why is so much emphasis placed on the tradition of the season, when no other ritual is honoured?
When you research the actual intended meaning of Christmas, it was intended to be a celebration of life. This infers a single gift experience, rather than filling the boot of your car or maxing out the credit card.
If you’re already in overwhelm from hearing ‘Jingle Bells’ playing in the shopping plaza, then here are my simple tips to help you embrace the Christmas season and stay calm!
Read the blog here
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