Get the fun done
Hello everyone,
We appear to be sprinting towards the end of the year, breathless in busyness and excitement - or perhaps our weariness at the fakery that is around at the moment?
It is easy to get lost in the race to Christmas while ignoring all the things that are important to each of us individually. We often prioritise the needs of all and sundry at the this time of year; perhaps we are feeling extremely alone or vulnerable, Christmas has a way of really hitting many of us hard as we remember those we have loved and lost.
For me personally I love Christmas normally but this year I am feeling quite out of sorts about it, I don't feel like socialising too much or going out, I'd happily hide away with a large box of chocolates and try stay hidden until New Year, every Christmas movie I see on TV makes me feel less normal too!
On my trip to the Pacific Coast in November I listened to Becky (she is the wife of Moya's brother Stu). They were talking about how they prioritise themselves in a mad world.
Becky said the most important thing was to "Get the fun done!"
I totally agree with her. Not so easy at this time of year though but I have decided that everyday I will do something that makes me feel good about myself - a sort of advent calendar to myself about myself! That's 24 days of self care and doing things I enjoy that make me feel like I am loving me.
It isn't selfish it is important.
With only 6 days of my advent adventure left I can tell you it is working; I have been doing yoga, signed up for a workshop or two, watched a couple of films (non Christmas) read a book, made some pictures, made a book, practised my brushwork and taken off my Apple watch, I've also allowed myself to not answer emails over the weekend!
WOW, WOW, WOW! While there are still a few shadows in the periphery of my world, I am fighting back by giving myself this break. The Apple watch is biggie too. I am now not paying attention to everything it thinks I should pay attention to, and I am paying attention the birds on my garden feeder, the spring bulbs that have already started to show and making sure I am in the best shape mentally to deal with the demands of the coming festivities.
What can you do to prioritise the things you find fun in your life, what can you give back to yourself and how can you build confidence, space and creativity into your everyday?
Let's get the fun done!
Thank you for reading
