In the rush up to Xmas, do you feel like ‘Time’ is rushing by too quickly and you’re struggling to fit anything in? Are you ‘JUGGLING BAUBLES’? I know that’s how I’ve been feeling…
‘TIME’ – it’s probably our most precious and valuable resource and yet there are ‘TIMES’ that it seems to slip through our fingers and rushes away from us… When we just can’t fit in everything we need to do and we’re left feeling exhausted.
Then there are other ‘TIMES’ where we ‘fritter away time’… Prevaricating – putting off until tomorrow what we ‘should’ be doing today… Where we ‘waste time’ thinking about what we ‘should’ be doing without actually taking any action to do it and then we can’t enjoy how we’re spending our time in the present moment because in the back of our mind we know we ‘should’ be doing something else so we feel GUILTY!
So my 4 top tips to help you ‘find time’ to enjoy the Xmas Season are:
- Stop for a moment in the ‘rush rush rush’, sit down and make a list of what is REALLY important and absolutely essential for you to do.. I bet lots of things you think you ‘should’ be doing don’t really have to be done and could just be ‘crossed off’ the list! Then TAKE ACTION on the things that you’ve put as ‘top priority’… Get them ticked off too so you can stop feeling guilty!
- Aim for great not perfect… so often, we add things in to make everything ‘perfect’ and then we’re too exhausted to enjoy it anyway and I’m sure your friends and families would prefer you to be enjoying your time with them rather than admiring the ‘perfect’ table setting!
- Just sit peacefully for a moment and remind yourself what you have in your life rather than chasing after what you haven’t got… Don’t fritter time chasing after the ‘elusive best Xmas present…’!
- Enjoy ‘being in the moment’ with those you love so that you enjoy and truly appreciate that ‘precious time’ with them.. Stop worrying about what you haven’t done and remember all the things you have done!
- Take Time to HAVE FUN! Who really cares if the Turkey gets burned – it adds to the ‘fun’ of the day!
If you’ve got some ‘Tips for Time’, please let me know in the Comments… all tips very gratefully received…
Thank you for sharing your wisdom… I will keep number 2 in mind (aim for great, not perfect) when trying to bake gluten-free Christmas goodies!
As for number 1, a few years ago I came to realize how a lot of essential things to do were not so important after all.
You’re very welcome Joelle… It took me a long time to realise that ‘great’ is good enough and to stop striving for perfection (although I do still catch myself trying but now I’m more aware of it!).. and I noticed that too.. that some of the things we do are just not necessary and nobody notices if they aren’t done! Time with family and friends is far more important and far more appreciated too! x
Wendy, I have just recently started reading your blog. Your energy is so positive!!! I have fibromyalgia so I tend to live vicariously through other blogs. And I so enjoy yours! Happy Holidays!
What a delightful comment! Thanks so much for reading and following my blog and I’m thrilled that you are able to find some positivity in my posts.. I’m sure it must be very hard living daily with fibromyalgia and I appreciate how lucky I am… Thank you for your lovely comment – I’m touched! Happy holidays to you too xx
A very timely post for me Wendy. Life has been too busy lately but thankfully settling down ! 😊
How funny – we were clearly reading each others posts at the same ‘time’…. It’s definitely that ‘time’ of year! Thank goodness it’s settling down and I hope you have chance to relax so you can ENJOY Xmas! x
Yes I have my feet up as I write. 😊
Fab – glad you’re getting a minute to relax! x
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Great post Wendy! You’re so right, sometimes we need a little reminder to stop for a moment and enjoy what life is offering us! Great tips 🙂
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Thanks Lisa, I’m delighted you liked this little reminder.. it was definitely for me as much as anyone else! xx
Looking forward to work on your tips.
I like how you say great not perfect, because you are exhausted to enjoy perfect. And perfect never really gets noticed i have learnt over the years.
Thanks Bella – I’ve definitely learned the hard way as I’m a ‘Virgo Perfectionist’ in many areas of my life and now I know that people simply don’t notice or appreciate the quest for perfection so now ‘great’ is definitely good enough.. xx
Guess what i am a virgo /leo
Somehow… I’m not surprised Bella.. haha! Definitely a case of ‘great minds think alike!’x
Lol
xx
This is so great Wendy, absolutely perfect for how I’m feeling right now. As you know, from our chats, I’ve been feeling incredibly overwhelmed and frazzled but you’re so right. We have to step back and prioritise what’s really important. Mostly it’s about people and those we love, finding time for them. The rest usually falls into place. Thank you my friend xo
It is Miriam.. People appreciate ‘time’ spent with them more than anything else.. Time is what creates memories together… and who cares about the rest which as you say usually works itself out anyway! Take ‘time’ to enjoy your hubby this weekend and enjoy your anniversary together.. x
Oh I really will Wendy, I’m so excited. One more sleep till we go away (I sound just like a kid before Christmas!). Thank you my friend. xo