Give yourself permission to do less so you can experience more. | cbc_life
The holidays are charged with high energy — good and bad. It can be fun to get into the festive spirit through tasty party spreads, gift-giving and general merriment. Yet, it can also be one of the most stressful times of year, with more to do and the added pressure of holiday spending, shopping for the right gifts, back-to-back social commitments and trying to create memorable moments with family and friends.
But saying yes when we want to say no can create resentment, increase tension and ultimately have the opposite effect of what's intended, which is to make merry moments. We spoke with the experts on how to let people down effectively, manage holiday demands and deal with pushback so you can have a truly happy holiday season.We all have a limited amount of time during the holiday season, which also means a limited amount of energy to give. This means we need to prioritize what matters most.
That includes self-imposed expectations, like trying to serve the perfect holiday feast, in the perfect-looking home, with perfectly-behaved family members. When things don't go as planned, disappointment arises.
If the person continues to refuse to take no for an answer, it may help to give yourself some space before responding again. Villa suggests saying, "I want to have this conversation with you and I want to take a moment to respond because it will probably bring up a lot." She finds it helps to set a time to continue the conversation. You might say, for example, "Let's touch base tomorrow at 2 o'clock and we can discuss this further.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to regift the right way | CBC LifeTwo experts on the thoughtfulness needed to avoid the potential faux pas of this practice. | cbc_life
Read more »
U.S. opens probe of Cruise robotaxi braking, clogging traffic | CBC NewsU.S. safety regulators are investigating reports that autonomous robotaxis run by General Motors' Cruise LLC can stop too quickly or unexpectedly stop moving, potentially stranding passengers.
Read more »
Toronto's housing plan a good step but more measures needed on affordability: experts | CBC NewsToronto city councillors voted on Wednesday in favour of Mayor John Tory's proposals to allow multiplexes to be built in neighbourhoods currently restricted to single-family homes and to legalize rooming houses across the city.
Read more »