Oh, the lovely traditions of the holidays. For some, this time of year is all about festive traditions, and for some, it’s more about their religious affiliation. No matter what or why you celebrate, not every aspect of your holidays is made of wildflowers and unicorns. For a lot of people, there are parts of the festivities they wish would go away.
And that’s perfectly OK!
Maybe your family didn’t spring from a Norman Rockwell painting. Maybe your idyllic childhood was marred by a tragic loss. Maybe you have one dysfunctional person you can avoid the rest of the year but have to deal with during the holidays, and you’d really rather not.
It can be very difficult to buck traditions and family expectations, and it’s often the pathway to your own mental balance and wellbeing. I’m going to ask you an important question – are you an adult? If you’re living an otherwise autonomous life yet are having difficulty setting a holiday-related boundary, time to focus on and fix this holiday hiccup in your life. You have this one life and you’re allowed to live it as you wish. If you’re worried about the reactions of others when you set a boundary, remind yourself that they aren’t living the same experience you are and if they love you and want the best for you, they’ll eventually understand. For a little more help, here are three episodes of the world’s second-shortest podcast, Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites, to get you started:
- In a murky spot in your life? Here’s a Tiny Bite for that!
- Do you feel guilty often? Here’s a Tiny Bite for that!
- Are you dancing an unhealthy tango? Here’s a Tiny Bite for that!
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This year, give yourself the gift of lower stress and more enjoyment through the holidays. Define a boundary that needs to be to be set, tell those that it affects, and respect and love yourself enough to live by your boundary. At first this will feel very hard – trust me when I tell you it’s SO worth it!
Wags,
Sandy Weaver
The Voice of Wagaliciousness
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