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11/30 - Gearing Up for the Holidays: Finding Peace, Not Perfection

  Gearing Up for the Holidays:  Finding Peace, Not Perfection We are right at the doorstep of December and that means the Christmas season is here — the lights are twinkling, the calendars are filling up, and the to-do lists are starting to look like small novels. Between the shopping, cooking, decorating, and trying to squeeze in one more holiday event, it’s easy to forget what this season is really meant to be about: peace, connection, and joy. But let’s be honest — sometimes the holidays bring more pressure than peace. So before the full holiday whirlwind begins, let’s take a deep breath and talk about a few ways to gear up for the holidays without losing your sanity (or your sense of humor). 🎁 1. Set the Tone Before the Tinsel You are the one who sets the emotional thermostat in your home. If you’re rushing around, stressed, or irritable, or grumpy, everyone else starts to feel it too.  And I'm sure that's not what you want Christmas to be about.  I'm sure you'...

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