How To Smash The Pressure And Show Up
We’re now in the race toward Christmas and the end of the year. The pressure is building to find the right gifts, decorate our homes, bake the favorite goodies and treats, plan the family gatherings, and squeeze in all the holiday movies and traditions. The list goes on and on.
The problem is, all that pressure can keep us from showing up fully for the people we care about. When we’re focused on tasks and expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most: our relationships.
Try these three “pressure smashers” to help you stay grounded and present this season:
Remember that busyness isn’t the enemy—distraction is. Involve others in your holiday planning and preparation. Let it be something shared, not something that isolates you.
Use your words. Talk about what’s stressing you, and ask your loved ones what feels overwhelming for them. Then adjust together.
Put the phone down. When you’re with people you love, be with them. Look them in the eye, listen well, and be in the moment.
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and connection. Don’t let the distractions steal the meaning of being with the people you love.
If you shift from being pressured to being present in your relationships, it will make a difference.
Larry
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