By Jessica Hoelzel
 
Keeping things in perspective.
How much do we really need? How much do we really need to do? Please, this season, don’t run frantically, don’t grab at anything you can to satisfy the belief “This is what I am supposed to do.” Ask yourself, “Am I really ‘supposed’ to stress myself out? Am I really ‘supposed’ to get people gifts that will just clutter up their homes? Am I really ‘supposed’ to collect and dispose of tons of wrapping paper and packaging waste?”

When we step back, when we turn off the TV, when we stay at arms length from the stores and put things in perspective we can get a different view of what we are ‘supposed’ to do. Here are 9 things (in my perspective) that we are ‘supposed’ to do during the holiday season:


1. Take advantage of the time off from work and kick it into low gear
2. Decorate with sentimental (well-loved and treasured) items
3. Laugh & share with family and friends
4. Eat your favorite foods of the season
5. Cuddle with a warm blanket and watch a movie
6. Take a drive and see all the beautiful lights
7. Sit with your favorite warm beverage and look at the snow
9. Play a board game with friends or family
9. Listen to holiday music (that you like!)


Enjoy simplicity, the “simple” things that matter the most.