Christmas Grinchness

​Does anyone out their love Christmas, but at the same time it can be overwhelming and kind of make you sad?
I lost my job 2 years ago and haven’t really been able to find meaningful work since. {insert trying to start my own business.} And really struggle with not having money that is mine. My husband is great, and he supports us, as a family we are fine. It’s me and my own things. At the end of the day, I know I am super lucky, I get to spend tons of time with my toddler, I don’t have to work a job I hate plus so many other benefits. At moments Christmas just makes me feel like a loser. It’s weird buying anything with money you don’t feel is yours… Christmas gifts included. And at moments it makes me sad. 
If holidays can be triggering for you just know you’re not alone. Things will get better, and then probably worse and then better again, because that seems to be the general projection of life.
Here is how I am dealing with this whole money thing and maybe you can apply some of it to your Christmas hang ups

1. Understanding that this is a moment in time, next Christmas will be better. If it’s not, maybe time will make me wiser and less insecure.
2. Stop the negative thoughts in their tracks. The only person who cares is me. My daughter would be happy with a shoe box, nobody else thinks I am loser, they see value in the other stuff I do.
3. Realizing that it’s okay to be sad for a moment, but not letting it get in the way of all the fun holiday stuff that I can do. Embracing that I don’t have to ask for holidays off work is one benefit to unemployment! (If you are working this Christmas, I hope you get paid a truck load and do the most minimal amount of work necessary. Also thank you! You are truly essential. 
4. Exercise. Because endorphins.

Today’s blog workout will keep your Christmas spirts high…  and your fitness watches happy.
Happy Holiday Everyone