by Tracy Bevan | December, 2022 | Christmas, Tracy Bevan
Love it or hate it, Christmas is upon us once more! As I get older I find myself more often in the ‘love it’ camp but I still have to watch that I don’t let things don’t slip over into ‘The Season of Too Much’. If I do, I start to feel overstretched and it can become hard to enjoy even the good times. Too many late nights and parties can leave me exhausted before I even get to the big day. I know for some, time with family can be a celebration, but for others it can be fraught with trying to meet expectations, negotiating difficult family dynamics or a reminder of those we have lost. At times, Christmas can also feel a very lonely place, especially when, if you are to believe Facebook, everyone else is basking in the warmth of their harmonious families! On top of this, we add the financial strain that a commercial Christmas brings. We can forget to take time for ourselves and savour the joy of what can be a very special time of year. People are often kinder, more open and more generous. If we take a step back and keep mindful of the simpler moments then we can reclaim this season as a positive chance to connect with ourselves and with others. A Christmas Wish List of Your Own It used to be that by the time I finished work for Christmas I could generally expect some form of illness. My batteries had been drained and as soon as I stopped my body collapsed! I would spend much of...