Do unrealistic expectations cause you stress over the holidays?
- Do you have a hard time saying, no?
- Do you feel guilted by others over the holidays?
- Do you feel family traditions are unrealistic and smother you over the holidays?
A woman stood right beside me at this table you see above. She was in her late 20’s pretty, petite, brunette, but I saw sadness in her eyes. I asked her how she felt about the upcoming holidays. She did not smile and she did not tear-up. She froze.
I asked, “Are they hard for you?”
She said, “They are just too much.”
I asked, “What do you mean?”
She stumbled around on her words.
“Too much pressure. Too much on the expectations. Too much of my life that is being compared to theirs at their age back then …” (meaning parents). Then I got it…she was being squashed. Her life was not in line to her parents and siblings and she was not meeting others expectations!
Has that ever happened to you? Or is that happening to you now?
If you answered yes, to any of the above questions, you are NOT alone!
Consider the Holiday Stressbuster Coaching group that kicks off on the 10th of December. Listen into my short video. I would love seeing you inside the GROUP and coaching you to a less stressed filled holiday to one of JOY~ Peace!
