We all have expectations. They usually come with holidays. Do you recall getting the Sears wish book with the shiny cover of a picture perfect scene? How about holiday Hallmark movies, or families in matching pj’s?

You may be struggling just to get out of bed in the morning – only to deal with a cranky loved one in pain who is making demands that never stop.

Add the holidays. How do you want them to go? Do you even want to celebrate?

Do you know it’s optional? You do not have to, some do not. 

If you choose to celebrate, here are a couple ideas to make this week more bearable:

*Keep it simple. Due to COVID most celebrations will be small. You decide how much you want to do. Don’t let others pressure you. You have plenty going on. 

*Design a holiday that works for you. That may mean not celebrating on the actual “date”. Yes, that is a thing. Even in non COVID years, many families pick another day. You choose what works for you.

*Reset expectations. Nothing this year is normal which actually gives a lot of wiggle room and can make it easier. You choose what works in your home. For example, some clients have said they are thrilled they don’t have to clean as they are seeing family over Zoom.

*Lower your expectations. If you can do this, it usually helps everyone. You have plenty going on. Remember your home is not a Hallmark movie set or a Sears wish catalog. You choose.

I am here to help coach your brain to discover more possibilities than you imagined.