Celebrating a Streefree Thanksgiving
Talk about being “dipped” into the holiday season in what I considered an interfering way until I got what the date is today. I have been deep in thought while producing a brand new product for my organization and clients. Watch for the announcement soon. I did not realize that it really and truly was and is the middle of November. Gads, I am still trying to figure out where May went.
So what happens when you are absorbed in something? Time goes by. Things don’t get done. Stuff piles up. And the holidays show up when you least expect them. There is food to prepare and recipes to unearth and people to get in touch with and and and.
But ya know, Thanksgiving is a one of my favorite holidays even when it sneaks up on me. It smells good. It feels good. It tastes good.
And then Christmas shows up and then the end of the year…and that is where all the stress is. The speed at which we experience the holidays along with the closing of the year and ramping up for a new year.
Breathe, Natalie, breathe. There is always a solution to being stressed.
My recipe for a stress-free Thanksgiving is the following:
· Breathe deeply and often – it will work wonders for how you are feeling and maybe even reacting…
· Stop worrying about the food, it will all work out well, it always does
· Clean out your pantry and donate all the food you have not eaten this year – there are hungry people out there that will appreciate your generosity – it will make you feel great too
· Rent a really silly or funny movie for everyone to watch TOGETHER
· Call a friend – not Facebook – who you really would like to connect with and you really miss
· Turn your smartphones off during the Thanksgiving day
· Take an actual physical walk with EVERYONE together after your dinner – if you have snow, throw some snowballs
· Take a nap with a baby or a puppy with a very soft blanket in front of the fire or in the recliner (I can highly recommend the puppy)
· Only spend the dollars you actually have on Black Friday no matter how good the deals are
Please be safe and warm and happy with you and your Thanksgiving plans. I hope it is all you need and want. Don’t forget to snuggle with someone. It is just the best.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
My love, Natalie
My best,
Natalie
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