END OF THE WEEK THOUGHTS | 12.10.21

Hi friends. We are closing out what has been another busy and hectic week during the holidays. My body is telling me to slow down, to start tapping the breaks. Not a full stop, just a momentary pause. 

For a lot of us, this comes with the territory of the holiday season. The hustle and bustle of traffic. Work. Gift shopping. Holiday parties. Baking. Your crazy Aunt Diane. All of the decorating. It’s a weird mix of excitement, wanting to do all the things and other times wanting to just get through it all. I find myself guilty of this-- I love Christmas so I want to do it all but by the end of the work day I'm usually too tired to care. It’s a constant cycle of feeling like there is never enough time in the days. 

This is where I cue the pause. If you’re feeling too overwhelmed, the best thing to do sometimes is to just stop. Taking a breather to refocus can make all the difference. You could go for a walk outside, push off that chaotic trip to the mall until tomorrow or just spend the entire weekend vegging out with Netflix. Taking a time out when I become too tired, stressed or overwhelmed helps me to reset mentally, physically and emotionally. There will still be time to get it all done after the pause, but you'll likely enjoy it all more and keep your sanity. Everyone's stressed and patience starts to run thin this time of year. Whether that's you or someone else you may encounter, remember we're all dealing with our own stressors. Try to give grace- including to yourself :) 

Hoping to take my own little pause this weekend!

PS— I’ve been unboxing my Bonne Maman Advent Calendar everyday on Tik-Tok this month! You can find me here or search “kristenpkelley” on the app.