Ditch Holiday Stress: Create Traditions That Spark Joy
Published 2024-12-19 07-09
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Hot take: The holiday season isn’t just about giving to others—it’s about giving to yourself too. Yeah, I said it.
Everyone talks about generosity this time of year, but here’s the truth: you *cannot* pour from an empty cup. So, what if this season, you prioritized *you*?
Start with this: create new traditions that light you up. Feeling drained by the usual family drama? Host a “Friendsmas” with your chosen family instead. Celebrate *your* growth. Light a candle for the challenges you’ve conquered or take an hour to journal about your wins. Bet you haven’t done that in a while.
Oh, and can we normalize saying NO? Protect your energy. Skip that endless party circuit if it feels like too much. It doesn’t make you less loving or giving—it makes you smart.
Gratitude doesn’t have to be cheesy either. Keep it real. Write down three things you loved today—a hilarious meme, a quiet moment with coffee, or finally crushing that workout—you get the idea.
And hey, this is YOUR time too. Express yourself. Bake cookies that look like chaotic art. Make a vision board for 2024 that’s borderline delusional. Reflect on how freaking resilient you’ve been to get here. That’s the kind of holiday spirit worth celebrating.
Bottom line? You’re not just surviving the holidays. You’re taking charge of them. Empowering yourself this season isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Need help figuring out how to make this THE year you reclaim your power? Chapter 7 of *The Journey – I Wish I Knew This Before I Was 21* has you covered. Let’s make this season about growth, grit, and *you*.
This post was inspired by Chapter 7 of “The Journey – I wish I knew this before I was 21” book, at
https://attilahorvath.net/the-journey/.
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Keywords: motivation, holiday stress management, self-care strategies, authentic joy traditions