Hello and happy Wednesday. Are you traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday? Hosting everyone at your home? Attending a lovely celebration at a family member or friends home? No matter how you celebrate, the holidays can be a joyful occasion but they can also be stressful. I’ve got 5 Tips to Help with the Holidays.
We host Thanksgiving and Christmas in our home every year. Yep, we do it all. Pete is from a large family and LOVES to have people over – lots of them! I’m an only child and really love my downtime. Personally, I have always thought the holidays are stressful. So I have learned a few tricks over the years of how to lighten the load. I’m sharing them below but would love your input today. Have you successfully navigated holiday stress? Share you thoughts with us by leaving a comment. I’m by no means an expert on the subject…
While I’m on this topic, I want to take a minute and say that the holidays are not always happy for everyone. Some folks have no one to celebrate with or are saddened during this time of year due to loss. Let’s lift them up with our thoughts and prayers. Life is hard enough and especially so during the Hallmark Holiday time of year. Don’t you just wonder who all those perfect families are in those movies?
Also, the duster and shell that I have on today paired back with these black stretch fabric pants are an excellent combo for holiday celebrations. I’m wearing it with heels but I think it would be very chic with a riding boot too!
5 Tips to Help with the Holidays
- Take time for yourself! It’s super important to recharge your batteries. Downtime, hot bath, read a book… just check out and be alone.
- Stop worrying about your diet. Listen, I am the first one that almost balks at this rule because I am always working on what I eat and trying to stay healthy. Have the pumpkin pie and ENJOY. Get back on track on Friday morning!
- Learn how to say NO. You are allowed to decline an invitation. It’s ok. You don’t have to attend everything and you certainly don’t have to say Yes to everyone. But be polite and RSVP promptly!
- Get some exercise! Go for a brisk walk, head to the gym, take a bike ride or just go out for some fresh air. The holidays do not mean stop your regular exercise schedule. You will feel better if you move.
- Let it go and know your limits. What, you don’t have the perfect family, beautifully decorated house, immaculate table setting and well-behaved children? Me neither! Guess what – no one does. Families are complicated and you just learn to embrace it. I have a saying for this: “Expect the worst and hope for the best.”
THANK YOU for joining me here on my little space I call TanyaFoster.com. I am GRATEFUL for you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wishing you lots of love and happiness this holiday season.
xoxo – Tanya
P.S. I will get the BLACK FRIDAY blog post up as soon as I have it done. Look for an early delivery!
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photo: Audrie Dollins
Tags: Talbots
Good post Tanya!
Holidays are hard on many, I know. I was raised as an only child and have no living parents, not married and no children. All one can do is try to enjoy your blessings realizing the day will pass quickly.
Oh gosh Michelle, I am thinking about you!
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Thank you Kris!
xoxo- Tanya
Lovely post, Tanya. Best to you and your family! XOXO
Thank you sweet Lori! Miss seeing you.
Happy, Happy!
Tanya 🙂
Good tips!! Happy Thanksgiving, Tanya!! 🙂
Same to you Luci! Gosh, I think you have been with me on this journey for the entire duration…
THANK YOU!
xoxo- Tanya
Great tips and words of wisdom! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and Buzz!
GRATEFUL for you today and always.
xoxo- Tanya 🙂
Nice post Tanya and so real. Blessings to you and your family.
Blessings to you and yours too!
xoxo- Tanya
I decided many years ago to stop trying to produce the absolute perfect thanksgiving meal by outsourcing and instead concentrate on the family gathering itself. Time together is precious!
Personal time is also important so “thank you” for the reminder!
Continued Blessings to you and yours Tanya!
Love the blue! It is a great color for you.