Does the idea of Christmas and/or the holidays in general stress you out? For me, it is December period. I want to socialize, do my shopping and miss nothing. And of course give up none of normal routine. You know.... The full time job, three children, exercise routine and husband.
I have decided this year I am going to do all the things that make me happy. It may be that not everyone can keep up with me, but isn't it time to do the things that make me happy?
I am 40 years old, recently lost my best friend and it's time to do the things I want for one reason or another. There is absolutely nothing holding me back but myself.
What woke me up? Watching other people lose control of their own lives, seeing people I love settle for being content, spending time with true friends and seeing some of my strongest friends make the hard decisions to grab their happiness.
I never want to make excuses for others again. I never want to settle for content. I want to face the hard decisions and make my own happiness. After all, isn't that the real lesson here? Allowing yourself every happiness? I truly think it is.
