Question... what's one thing you can let go of to reduce the holiday overwhelm?

I'm starting to feel the Christmas rush... the social pressure, the expectations, the extra mental load, plus throw in a quick overseas trip and family coming to visit… it all adds up. As much as I love this time of year, it can be a lot! And before we know it, we’re running on empty.

So I’ve been thinking a lot about what I can let go of to free things up a bit... reduce the holiday overwhelm. Living with MND there's a lot in my life that's non-negotiable, purely for my own survival and wellbeing, like daily rehab, routine, and meditation. But I'm looking for things to let go of, like the pressure to make everything perfect... letting go of that extra pressure feels like a deep breath out.

I’d love to know what’s one thing you can consciously let go of to minimise the overwhelm?

Some ideas I've come up with:

• the pressure to please everyone

• saying yes when you’re already stretched

• overthinking gifts

• doing everything yourself

• unrealistic expectations on how you 'should' feel

• guilt for slowing down

• comparing your holiday to others

I'd love to hear yours.

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