After realising last week that I needed to take a step back and not get hung up on the detail of that elusive ‘perfect’ Christmas, I have felt a real sense of relief this week.
Despite all the lists, and there have been many; Santa lists, present lists, shopping lists, to-do lists, Christmas cards lists; I have focused on the must-dos and not allowed all the nice-to-haves to get on top of me.
Perhaps more importantly, I have removed unnecessary (or particularly stress inducing) tasks completely!
As a result, I am now feeling quite organised, and slightly more in control. I’m even beginning to feel quite festive; getting the tree decorated and having lots of fairly lights twinkling around the house has definitely helped get me into the Christmas spirit.
All the important stuff is now done and if I manage to tick anything else off my lists, that will be just be an added bonus at this stage :)
I’m looking forward to Christmas, and I hope you are too.
How has your week been? What would your word of the week be?
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Umm i could have a few words lol. Maybe stressed! Im sure it will all be fine in the end lol
Ah, it will all be fine! There are only a few days left, it kind of has to be :)
Why do we always put so much pressure on ourselves? Well done for getting rid of a few items on your list of things to do. I ought to do the same!
Thanks, it has made such a difference, I am so much calmer, I just hope it continues :)
Same word as me this week! So glad you’re feeling more organised now. Perfection is overrated in my view! Hope you all have a fabulous time, and thanks for sharing with #WotW x
Definitely overrated :) I’m really looking forward to Christmas now xx Hope you have a wonderful one too x
I always get myself wound up before Christmas and holidays. I really need to do as you have! Hope you have a very merry Christmas xx #WotW
It has made me feel a lot happier, have to say x
I’m so glad things are a bit better for you now!
Have a wonderful Christmas & all the best for 2015 x
Thank you Kim, you too x
It’s so much easier if we take some of the unnecessary pressure off ourselves I think. I hope you have a lovely holiday xx
Absolutely, you too x
Looking forward to Christmas as well. I think in my side theres not much expectations so theres not much pressure which is nice and I can enjoy Christmas =)
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I hope you have a wonderful time Merlinda x
Sounds perfect – have a fab time x
Thank you Stephanie x