If you’ve been feeling down after the holiday season, you aren’t alone. It’s actually more common than you might think. We work hard over the holidays, planning, prepping, and executing to give everyone a holiday to remember. And when it’s over, sometimes we are left feeling sad, empty, let down, and stressed. Why am I …
How To Celebrate The Holidays After The Death Of A Loved One
The first holiday without a loved one may seem unbearable. We grieve so much more than the loss of the person. We grieve our memories, especially those intertwined with big holidays and key moments in time, both happy and sad. So how then do we celebrate the holidays after the death of a loved one? …
How To Let Family Know You Won’t Be Buying Gifts This Year
Gift giving should be an act of love. Lately though buying gifts can feel more like pressure, overwhelm, and a financial burden that we simply can’t shoulder. If you are wondering if it’s possible to let your family know you won’t be buying gifts this year, the answer is yes. You absolutely can. Giving a …
Are Your Kids Ungrateful At Christmas?
After planning, shopping, spending, wrapping, and giving, parents can be left with a screaming, belligerent child who did not get the “right” gift. Many parents are left feeling horrified by their child’s reaction. It’s not uncommon to think Where did I go wrong?. Do you wonder if your kids are ungrateful at Christmas? A child’s …
Can I Skip Christmas With My Extended Family?
When we try to make the holidays “work”, we end up casting our own needs and desires aside to make our extended family happy. But in the end, we are left feeling frazzled and not very joyful. If you’ve been rethinking the holiday shuffle, you may have pondered “Can I skip Christmas with my extended …