Boundaries Make For Better Holidays !
A certain sense of urgency comes over me as the holidays arrive. Having people over for holiday celebrations comes with the issues of: who to invite; what to serve; how to decorate…the list can go on and on. Also, this is the time of year that the invitations start rolling in. Work parties, family parties, friend parties, school parties, etc.
If you are caring for a loved one, times that by 2! Taking your loved one out to family events, helping them with shopping and decorating can become overwhelming.
As “doers” (those who spend our time always doing for others), there is a certain guilt factor that comes into play when those invitations begin to arrive. We really don’t intend to over schedule ourselves, yet every year most of us do just that. Why? Because we have a hard time saying “no” and setting boundaries with people around us.
Over the next several weeks, I will be sending out tips on how to enjoy the holidays without all of the guilt (I would like to say eliminate the guilt, but then I would feel guilty for lying!) Hopefully you will begin to learn that boundaries are your friend and can help you create more meaningful experiences during the holidays rather than running around so much that you wake up on January 1st wondering where November and December went!
I hope these upcoming e-newsletters will bless you and your family throughout the holiday season and help to create a more focused and thoughtful time for you.
Have a wonderful day and remember whatever you choose to do today, do it with a SMILE!
Wishing you patience, love and compassion,
Sue Salach
Author
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