Holidays are coming! REALLY. It’s coming at us like a runaway steam train and there’s no denying there’s a chance a few of us might jump aboard the Hot Mess Express.

Between juggling:

• running our business,
• the kids,
• the in-laws,
• the social schedules
• don’t forget to make a reindeer costume for the school play,
• buy everyone who sits within a 1/2 mile radius of your desk a thoughtful, kind, gluten-free but delicious holiday gift
• oh and the budgets,
• the clients who are more on edge than usual,
• did I mention the friggin’ IN-LAWS,
• finding the start of the Scotch tape (AGAIN)

Oh crap! I broke another nail. When will they all just leave me alone? Will they notice if I lock myself in the bathroom for the next 30 minutes?

Ahhhhhhh, the holidays.

Why not try something different this year? I am proposing that every listener to The Simplifiers Podcast vows to have a SIMPLE Christmas (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, insert whatever you’re celebrating this winter here) this year.

Your mental health might thank me later.

No, I mean, REALLY… let’s SIMPLIFY, you guys!

Tips to simplify the holiday season

Get Back to the Core

For me, the most important thing this holiday season is to spend quality time with my family. That’s it. That’s my compass.

Make Saying No Great Again

The beauty of being an adult is that you always have a choice.

Experiences vs. Stuff

This year, I’m not asking for things on my wishlist.

For one, we’re headed to the states and not taking much luggage. For two, besides a few books that would bring me joy, I’m much more interested in having new experiences in the new year rather than a house full of stuff.

Nourish Yourself Like a Boss

Don’t buy in to the frenzy. Keep your ‘love tank’ full. And slow your pace way, way down.

You are not responsible for everyone else’s needs. Everyone else’s drama. And you’ve chosen NOT to take a ride on the Hot Mess Express this year. Well done, you.

It may not look perfect. But it will feel simpler. I promise.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bonus-036/