Whatever your Christmas will be

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Christmas time is so individual. These weeks up to December 25th are filled with discussions of family, friends, trips and visitors. Some of my clients have already done all their Christmas shopping, others are deciding not to spend money on presents at all this year. Things have opened up in so many ways with visits to pantomimes an option again and office parties, being out out!

For some it can be a time of space, fun, joy and merriment and no work.

For some it can be lonely and quiet.

For some it can be a time to catch up with people or get on with focus on self.

For some it can just mean working when others are not.

For some there can be huge excitement and build up.

For some it can be frustrating, overwhelming and fraught.

Whatever type of Christmas you might think you will have I encourage you to find the best bits. I encourage you to be gentle with yourself and others. Don’t judge those that ‘hate’ Christmas time, you might have no understanding of why that is. Don’t judge those that spend their last penny on a present for someone they love, you might have no understanding of their reason.

Notice that child that is so excited and laughing out loud, the odd scream of joy as they look at Father Christmas. Notice how someone has made such an effort in their window display for you to enjoy and appreciate, however gaudy! Feel the excitement of this time of year, perhaps remembering your best Christmas and allowing the feelings of that to fill you up and smile.

From me to you – Have a wonderful Christmas and breathe…