"I love visiting with family and friends, gift-giving, and all that comes with the holiday season. Most years, though, as this time of year approaches, I'm filled with a sense of contradiction: excitement for what's ahead and an unavoidable subtle sense of dread."
"I've been in the habit of saying, 'Sure,' 'Yes,' 'I'll be there,' or 'I can help' too many times during the season, even if I didn't have the time or energy. It's left me frustrated, hurried, stressed, and downright exhausted."
"Little by little, each year, I've pulled back on our Christmas Day travel... This might be the biggest and happiest change I've implemented for myself and my family. I'm saying 'no' to hours of travel time this year, and we're staying home for Christmas."
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