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🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets

🍂 Secret #1: Keep your expectations in check Longing for drama-free holidays? It’s best to let that idea go. Holding on to the fantasy of a totally smooth holiday will just set you up for disappointment. Instead, recognize that everyone has flaws. (That includes you.) If you go into the holidays expecting perfection from anyone, you might find yourself being overly critical, she notes. You might get caught up in a cycle of finding fault instead of just enjoying the moment. Solutions: “Take the judgment out of the holidays,”. Instead, pay attention to all the good things that are right in front of you. Those could include delicious food, funny stories or a cookie swap with close pals. Try to go with the flow and enjoy the moment. 🍂Secret #2: Take a breather from social media Life is not a seasonal TV movie. But some people you’re connected with on social media might make it look that way. You scroll through posts on your phone and see perfectly decorated homes, fun parties and happy family gatherings. It’s easy to feel like your own festivities aren’t measuring up. But try not to compare your celebration to what you see on social media. And remember that social posts don’t always reflect real life either. Solutions: Try doing a social media detox during the holidays. Here are some ideas: Make it a point to power down your screens when you meet up with friends or family. Place your laptop or tablet in a drawer for a few days. Temporarily remove the social apps from your smartphone. 🍂Secret #3: Set a holiday spending budget Do your family or friends have their own holiday culture and rituals? Maybe it’s handmade decorations or big dinners around a crowded table. Maybe it’s a pile of well-wrapped gifts. Traditions play an important part in your life and keep you connected to your past. Don’t buy alone: Go in on a shared gift with other family members or friends. Buying one gift together might help cut down on the cost of bigger surprises. Buy local: Getting gifts from your local area helps save on shipping costs. Buying local also benefits your neighbors who own small businesses. Buy used: Shop on online marketplaces, used bookstores or charity shops to find gently loved items. #holidays #holidayswithfamily #holidaybudgets