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This is so well-written and I love the idea of spending quality time with someone instead of worrying about a gift. Thanks Jodie.

I also think that if stores stopped playing Christmas music all day long it would really help everybody with Christmas anxiety.

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Thanks Olivia 💖 you’re so right, it’s so overstimulating!

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Love this 💝

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Number 12 is exactly right. The pressure I felt for yeeeears to make it perfect for everyone meant I ended up hating it! Absolutely loving winter and the idea of a lovely slow Christmas this year, I started preparation a lot earlier this year and has already taken the stress off. We’re not hosting anyone or travelling anywhere on Xmas day, excited for a day at home in pyjamas! X

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Ahh Hayley we did that last year and it was wonderful, spent the whole day relaxing, watching films and only left the house for a walk. Sounds like you've got a gorgeous December to look forward to x

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I love all of your tips! Thank you for sharing. We’ve got some interesting family dynamics (who doesn’t?!) resulting in a lot of pressure from one side in particular. This was just the post I needed to remember to go back to my values when planning our Christmas this year, rather than being led into things I don’t want to do. So, so helpful: I’m hitting save for a reminder later into the season!

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Thanks for sharing Jodie. I have been finding the overwhelm and anxiety creeping in slowly over the last week or so (not helped by a tricky time last Christmas) so it's great to have some feel-good inspiration ❄️🥰

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Yes! I think my next post is going to be about how to have a slower, simpler Christmas.

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Thank you for such warm, intentional reminders 🍊 I've been feeling so overwhelmed about this festive season this year so this piece was a real gift.

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Thanks for this beautiful, timely reminder, Jodie. It's just what I needed to read today. 💙

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Jodie, what time zone is the journaling workshop?

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Hi Alison, it’s UK time 8pm

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Thank you! One more question: December 2 is Monday but you’ve noted Tuesday, so just want to double check the correct date.

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Ahh I hadn't spotted this, thank you! It's on Monday at 8pm :)

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