21 Ways to Have a More Excellent Christmas

Avoid Christmas Overwhelm

It's all too much. Recently, I have been thinking about consumerism and of course, the holidays. As an individual and a parent, I aspire to desire less and be increasingly content with my life. This is tough, especially around the holidays. I was overwhelmed in Target last night trying to pick out Christmas presents for my girls. I literally wanted to run out of the store. I was so inundated … [Read more...]

10 Tips for Getting Through the Holidays

(taken from an article by Jim Burns, PhD of Homeward) 1. Set manageable expectations 2. Remember the holiday season doesn't eliminate sadness or lonliness 3. Acknowledge the past, but look forward to the future 4. Develop and encourage a life of gratitude 5. Do something for someone else 6. Enjoy activities that are cheap or free 7. Enjoy a family holiday tradition 8. Try something … [Read more...]