It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to get on here to share my thoughts. I’ve been really struggling this holiday season with feeling so behind and I wanted to share some things to help remind you what is truly important and hopefully help you feel better. Let me begin by saying I have struggled with ALL of these this holiday season which is why I decided to share. My hope is that it helps you see that you aren’t alone. Even people who “look” like they have it all together most definitely do not.

5 Things To Consider This Holiday Season

• Your home is beautiful as it is and comparing it will not bring you joy. I find myself struggling with this especially scrolling social media. I especially get caught up in my own dreams and goals and forget to see how incredibly blessed I am.

• You don’t need new to be happy. With how much “stuff” is thrown at us, it is easy to feel like we NEED more, but let me be the one to tell you that you don’t NEED that stuff to be happy!
• Bigger isn’t always best. There is beauty in simplicity. I do think that scale is important to consider but I also think there is beauty in the simple moments of life.
• It doesn’t need to be perfect. As I sit here typing this, I’m thinking of one moment in particular where I wanted to go buy more ornaments because I didn’t have enough to cover the tree. Then I realized how NOBODY would notice and how silly I was being for wanting everything to be perfect. Sometimes chasing perfection can steal our joy.
• Focus on what does bring you joy. For me, my family, good food, and finding ways to be creative brings me joy. I pray this holiday season you find the moments that bring you joy.