Article by Cat Williams
Cat Williams, a relationship counsellor, Army wife, mother, writer, blogger, and the author of ‘Stay Calm and Content No Matter What Life Throws At You’ shares her thoughts.
Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the year, particularly if we have family members who don’t really get on with each other!
What is the secret to staying calm throughout the festive season, no matter what it brings?
The secret of a calm and happy Christmas is self-esteem.
We each experience stress when we perceive the demands being placed on us as exceeding our ability to cope with them.
Christmas bring stress because of how much we expect from ourselves. We might be aiming to find perfect presents for everyone, to wrap them perfectly, write cards on time, prepare perfect food...