Overcoming Holiday Overwhelm Part Two

Part One

As I waded through the overwhelmed mess I created, 

I found a lot of posts from women working through the same thing.

What a relief to know that I wasn't alone!

In them I found support, things to reflect upon, and practical solutions.
 

Here are some of my favorites.

 

Dear Mom, It's not as bad as you think

by Ruthie at Rear. Release. Regroup.

 

Are you tired, dear mom?

I am.

Who puts these expectations on me, anyway?

Not God.

(Insert “L” with thumb and forefinger on forehead now.)

 

How We Deck Our Halls Part One

by Jenna at Mama Needs Coffee

I preface with these details because, gentle reader, it will be critical for your own seasonal satisfaction that you do what works for your family in the season that you are in, now. Not the season you wish you were in.

 

I don't care how you Advent

by Bonnie at A Knotted Life
 

I don't care what you do in your home to celebrate the holy days and seasons. I really don't. And I don't care what you think of what we do in our home. I really don't. I care about what we do.
And I think you should care about what you do. 

 

 Practical Tips to Avoid Christmas Burnout

by Keri at Living in this Season

I have quickly ended up half way through December exhausted and desperately seeking calm in the midst of my Christmas burnout meltdown. This year, I have been determined to avoid the burnout.
My heart and mind wants the calm and the peace

 

The Best Way to Thank God

by Patty at A Modern Grace

Sometimes it is so easy in life to get caught up in the mindless or worrying about getting everything off the to-do list done. When I notice myself starting to do that,
I miss the precious opportunity of the present day in front of me.

 

Get Organized this Christmas

 by Emily at Morning Motivated Mom
 

 

I can encourage you to step back and focus on what matters the most. While it can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of the season, I have found that planning ahead and staying organized minimizes the stress.

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Five Ways to De-stress During the Christmas Season

by Callie at Through Clouded Glass

 

I would wager it is impossible to be stressed out while singing a Christmas carol. I don't have any research to back me up, but stress and singing carols have never co-existed for me yet.

I would wager it is impossible to be stressed out while singing a Christmas carol.  I don't have any research to back me up, but stress and singing carols have never co-existed for me yet. - See more at: http://www.throughcloudedglass.com/2015/12/five-ways-to-de-stress-during-christmas.html#sthash.YO3K87kT.dpuf

I would wager it is impossible to be stressed out while singing a Christmas carol.  I don't have any research to back me up, but stress and singing carols have never co-existed for me yet. - See more at: http://www.throughcloudedglass.com/2015/12/five-ways-to-de-stress-during-christmas.html#sthash.YO3K87kT.dpuf

 

Tension at the Holidays

 by Elizabeth at This Little Home of Mine (previously All Kinds of Things)
 

 

I want my children to know and understand the reason why He came, and I want them to live each day with that truth driving everything they do. I want them to understand that the holidays can be a very painful time for some families. I want them to be compassionate...

 

Tis the Season to be Patient

by Valerie at Cord of 6

To be honest, when I peel back the layers and take an uncomfortable look at myself I see a woman who is striving to be good enough. Striving to keep up with my own lofty expectations of myself.


I hope these posts help you through this final week before Christmas
and in daily life beyond!

Happy Advent!
Christina