Simplify the Season
(Without Being a Scrooge) By Erin Pittman
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fter a year like we’ve had, the idea of a simpler holiday season sounds rather appealing, doesn’t it? But when it comes down to simplifying, it can be hard to decide what to cut and what to keep. While COVID may naturally dictate some simplifications this year, there are additional ways to make your 2020 holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable. Consider some of these options to help you close out a crazy year with some peace and happiness.
garland doesn’t actually make you blissful, why do it? Skip it this year or invest in some artificial instead.
Downplaying Decorations
Do you really feel like putting up three trees this year, or would one do? And what about Grandma’s 50-piece Christmas village? Do you feel joyous when setting up the tiny reindeer and mountains of fake snow? If you do, then dig in and create that village! If you don’t, leave it boxed up this year and reconsider it in 2021. It’s important to remember that just because you decide to simplify in 2020, it’s not a requirement for all the years to come.
Downplaying your decorations doesn’t have to mean putting a total damper on your holiday designs. It means only putting out what truly brings you joy (and maybe not striving for Pinterestperfect décor this year). If stringing together 200 feet of natural
Did you know that clutter can actually increase stress? If you’re already feeling stress from the countless “gifts” 2020 has delivered, putting out fewer decorations might make you
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