Life Coaching by Eileen Lang

As it all comes together while relatives are arriving,you are cooking meals, wrapping presents and  baking remember to check in with yourself. Are you stressed or even maybe a little sad? Stopping for just a few minutes can help you to check in with your feelings and process them to feel better. If you are stressed then a few moments of down time can let you take a breath and bring on a sense of calm.

Do you have unfinished emotional business with a family member? This may not be a good time to resolve things and when you let them get to you then you give them the power to mess with your holiday. Take a breath and step away to deal with the emotion and make a choice whether you need to respond. It is always better to respond verses react. When you choose to respond verses react you are in control. What is to be gained from a response at this time. 

You can make the most of your holiday when you are in touch with how you feel and have reasonable expectations.

Have a wonderful Holiday Season!