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Christmas, Gifting, Wellness
Sharin
Written by:
1 December 2022 at 19:45:00
How to create Christmas Calm
Christmas can be hectic
It comes just once a year;
bringing costs and chaos and madness
and perhaps even a tear.
So here's some tips to help you,
we've over the years amast,
we hope that you will like them
and bring you bliss at last.
and a bit of domestic bliss!
Get it all out!
If you are carrying your Christmas to-do's and to-don'ts in your head, get them in your system.
Put All your events in your diary.
Make up your menus and get a food/drinks list from that.
Have a cleaning and maintenance list.
An outfits list for family members.
And of course a gifts list.
Once you have this it will make it easier to get creative, manage your budget, and have a great Christmas without feeling frazzled
Perfect your planning
Budgeting will be need to be tight for many of us this year, spending a little time thinking about how we can reduce cost but still have a great time, is much better than spending on things we can't afford.
Food and drink: Once you have your list shop the offers, get things which will double up, and making things from scratch can be a great way to save too.
Gifts: Go thoughtful rather than extravagant this year. A beautifully wrapped book, record or photo with a personal note is always special.
Clothing: This is a great time to go vintage with your party wear, check out vintage sales, charity shops and auction sites for things you will love and will last, so they are good for the environment too.
Cleaning and Maintenance: A few good cleaning products and a lick of paint where need is often enough to make your space look better especially once the decs go up.
Set a budget for everything and stick to it that way you'll sleep better and feel good too.
Get some help
Many of us take on too much to do at Christmas whilst others struggle to find anything worthwhile. If you are having guests ask them to bring something or do somthing, it will be good for both of you.
Keep the littlies Santa ready by giving them little tasks which mean a lot to you. Stacking the dishwasher, keeping their room tidy etc., will make things more blissful for you and they will benefit fromm the experience. Don't expect perfection, it's the contribution that counts.
Take some me time
Plan something lovely to do by yourself or with a special friend. Put it in the diary and don't let it slip. You've earned it and this will bring you a blissful memory too.
You are not alone
Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year for many but for some it can be stressful and lonely too. You might be dealing with illness or loss, these experiences can make Chrismas a very unhappy time. Whatever you are going through you are not alone, and if you are struggling this year here are a few organisations who can help.
Samaritans:
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair
Phone: 116 123 (free 24 hour helpline)
Refuge:
Advice on dealing with domestic violence
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline)
Victim Support:
Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24 hour helpline)
Website: www.victimsupport.org
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Phone: 0845 769 7555 (24 hour helpline)
Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
NSPCC:
Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty
Phone: 0800 1111 (for children 24 hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child 24-hour helpline)
There are many more services out there these are the ones we know have 24 hour support. Remember you are not alone, someone does care and things will improve. Even if you don't feel at rock bottom, talking to someone right now might just prevent things getting worse for you. It's a difficult step but you are worth it.
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