Overload

Fast approaching is Christmas with a big drizzle of increased consumerism. It feels alittle uneasy especially as we find it hard to focus, with all stuff we have already and our short attention spans,  followed by all the excess dopamine hits (instant gratifaction). More stuff, more overwhelm and a feeling of being overloaded. If you’re a freelancer like me you’re maybe thinking when’s the best time to stop and then begin working again, during and after the holiday’s. Whatever your circumstance don’t let the presents and food during christmas overwhelm you.

I decided I would focus on the true meaning of Christmas. I give what I can afford and don’t overstretch. Ways that work well is to tell family and friends that you’re swapping presents for a low key meet up sometime over the Christmas period. Surprisingly you could be making many of the recipients relieved, because they are most likely thinking similar things due to costs increases. Start the low key Christmas trend.

I love a list to assist managing and budgeting for spending over the festive period. Please try not too get overloaded by all the things going on around you, trying to get all outstanding jobs for work tied up and ready for you’re return. Upon reflection of these things to manage, no wonder why we feel so tired at this time of year, it’s not just the general winter month causing it, but mad rush to finish up well. Try to think about working towards rest whenever that is for you and cosy nights with a hot chocolate, a cake or maybe your a chesse and wine person. Have something put in place to enjoy when you have finshed your festive to-do-list. It doesn’t have to be expensive, mine never is, just a warm cosy drink, cake and Doris Day film or channel 5 type Christmas movie (where a women always saves a hotel or community event from closing whilst meeting a guy who the whole town loves).

Learn the art of saying no to family and friends if you know a extra met up will tip you over the edge then maybe its time to practice the art of saying no, besides weve got a whole new year coming why cram it all into week. It creates something else to look forward to in the new year. Most people will get it and you’re be able to show up at you’re best at a later date. Soon it will be like a chorus nooooo noooo nooooo. The aim is it leaves you in future to say yes when you really mean it and no when you want too.

Somethings may seem impossible to avoid and you may find yourself with challenging family members. The only suggestion is to emigrate or pick a holiday around that time 😄. But seriously going and sitting in the bathroom or bedroom for moments of peace to regulate emotions before outburst is just one option. You may have some great tips up your sleeve too. Just knowing who and what your up against can prepare for how you respond especially if it’s a reoccurring situation every year.

A constant yes person is a tired person, say no to overload. Protect your peace.

Your supporter,

Chanel