Be Extremely Nice to Yourself This Christmas

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Over the past few weeks I’ve been wondering about the best way to spread Christmas cheer.

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23/12/2023

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4 min read

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Realizing just a few days ago that I might want to reconsider. Cheer can sometimes be overrated, especially during the holiday season when we are bombarded with images and expectations of endless joy that stands in stark contrast to the rather frightening images of our current world situation. The truth is, cheer is just not always feasible, especially in today’s world, where even the simplest tasks can feel like monumental challenges.

And guilt can take over at any moment when there’s too much celebration, or at least that’s how I experience it. The knowledge that there are people not so far from here living in war. With the excess of Christmas, the elaborate dinners where food and drink have no limit, the unnecessary knickknacks like Christmas sweaters and Christmas socks just because something must be bought for my in-law’s, guilt creeps under my skin. I am also very aware of how privileged we are as a family and how everything may be different again next year (a small Covid leftover).

So, this holiday season, I’ve made a personal resolution to steer clear of the pressure to be relentlessly cheerful. This doesn’t mean I’m joining the ranks of the bah-humbuggers; if I adore the glitz and caroling, I can go ahead and immerse myself in the festive spirit. What I’m saying is that it’s not always the right approach for me, considering my mental well-being.

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"Christmas can be an incredibly lonely time for people."

Instead, I’m choosing to embrace the spirit of Christmas kindness, which I’ll aim to spread gently and without imposing on anyone’s space. Christmas can be an incredibly lonely time for people. The constant bombardment of cheeriness on TV, in ads, and all over social media can make it seem like everyone else is basking in joy, while a lot of people are left feeling like a failure for not being as jubilant.

I also experience moments of sadness and emptiness throughout the year, and December is no exception. Those are the remnants of my childhood traumas in which I often felt lonely or alone. The problem is that society tells me I’m not supposed to feel that way during the holidays. And for my family today, my dear friends, I realize every year, despite that gut feeling, how blessed I am.

Yet, I don’t forget that it can be different for many people. I sometimes wonder how people are masking their pain with artificial Christmas cheer in whatever form it may come. However, this approach rarely works. Loneliness, estrangement, self-doubt, and personal demons are only amplified by the holiday glitter.

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Instead, I’m choosing to embrace the spirit of Christmas kindness, which I’ll aim to spread gently and without imposing on anyone’s space. Christmas can be an incredibly lonely time for people. The constant bombardment of cheeriness on TV, in ads, and all over social media can make it seem like everyone else is basking in joy, while a lot of people are left feeling like a failure for not being as jubilant.

I also experience moments of sadness and emptiness throughout the year, and December is no exception. Those are the remnants of my childhood traumas in which I often felt lonely or alone. The problem is that society tells me I’m not supposed to feel that way during the holidays. And for my family today, my dear friends, I realize every year, despite that gut feeling, how blessed I am.

Yet, I don’t forget that it can be different for many people. I sometimes wonder how people are masking their pain with artificial Christmas cheer in whatever form it may come. However, this approach rarely works. Loneliness, estrangement, self-doubt, and personal demons are only amplified by the holiday glitter.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

FAQ

Start earlier next year, create a to-do list, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. Remember that not everything has to be perfect.

Start earlier next year, create a to-do list, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. Remember that not everything has to be perfect.

Start earlier next year, create a to-do list, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. Remember that not everything has to be perfect.

Start earlier next year, create a to-do list, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. Remember that not everything has to be perfect.

Start earlier next year, create a to-do list, delegate tasks, and prioritize self-care. Remember that not everything has to be perfect.