On holidays, stress, emotions, money

[dancerjodi]

I could not have said this any better: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2009/12/22/spending-choices-and-deeper-psychology/

Why do we make ourselves crazy? For who? If we are all making ourselves crazy for the sake of each other, shouldn't it be easy to relax and just enjoy the season? For me, each year gets a bit better I think. :)

Comments

[roaming.livejournal.com]

I always felt brainwashed by the expectations of the family and the society around me at Christmas. I resented that so much I came to hate this time of year. For a few years now -- actually since my mom died and I no longer am expected to travel to her best friend's house and family, where they go NUTZ over Xmas -- I've given myself permission to do as much or as little (or nothing! i.e., I have not yet managed to send e-card to even the people I WANT to send e-cards to. They know I love them even without an e-card).