Saturday, December 11, 2021

I woke up this morning in a tizzy because I could see no way to accomplish everything I had on my to-do list for today. More cards, some cleaning, and some decorating both inside and outside.

I’ve been following a blog that is meant to lead you in decluttering (or divesting as we like to call it) and living a more stress-free life. For me, it isn’t the things I have around that stress me out it is all the things I want to do, feel I should do, and feel guilty about not doing. But the way seemed clear this morning – no more hand-made cards for this year and no Christmas decorating.

I decided much earlier that I wouldn’t be putting up the tree this year. I didn’t plan to decorate until I had all the cleaning done and by the time that was finished I didn’t think there would be much time to enjoy the decorations. And if I put the decorations out before cleaning it meant I’d probably come home from Calgary with a messy house and decorations to put away.

I’m not depressed and I’m not a grinch. I’m just doing some self-care so I’ll be relaxed and enjoy my Christmas.