At this point in the year I sometimes hear a harsh voice in my head that tells me to “get a grip”. It usually comes with a bunch of “shoulds”:

“You should have finished that by now Hazel”

“You should be able to juggle all those things Hazel”

“You should….Hazel”

But the truth is by this time of the year, I’m usually pretty tired. I’m running out of steam and I’m ready for a break.

So this year, I’ve affectionately hung “get a grip” on my tree, to remind me to speak to myself in the opposite way.

“You’re doing your best Hazel”

Things to remember during the holidays:

⭐️ It’s okay to find it hard. You don’t have to “get a grip”.

⭐️ It’s okay to feel lonely. Thousands of people feel lonely during the holidays (including me).

⭐️ It’s okay to be gentle with yourself and find a more compassionate voice.

I look forward to seeing you all in 2024. I’m incredibly grateful for all your support here on LinkedIn. Thank you for being connected. 🙏