How To Say “No” During Christmas

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One of the biggest issues that people have with Christmas is that they feel as though they are constantly bombarded with things that they need to do, and things that others ask of them. The key to enjoying Christmas is to set limits for yourself, and that means learning to say no to those things that people may ask of you.
How many people find themselves hitting two Christmas parities a night just to make sure that you attend those things asked of them? How many times, do you find yourself wishing that you could have just a little alone time during the Christmas season? While the Christmas season is all about giving, spending time with friends and family, and being joyous of the season, that does not mean that you have to sacrifice your own mental health to do everything and anything. In fact, you may find that through learning to say no to some items you actually enjoy the holidays better. Everyone needs to take some time to themselves to reflect on the holiday sand by not doing so you can create a huge issue that leads to you hating to do anything Christmas related, or simply hating to see when this time of the year rolls around.

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With this being said, here are some tips to keep in mind so that you know it is fine to say no!

1. Limit yourself to what you do. Remember, you do need some quality time to yourself, everyone does. Our suggestion would be to leave at least one day during the weekend so that you can stay home, catch up on items, and just have some time alone.
2. If you have been invited to an event that you question why in the world someone invited, it is okay to say no that you won’t be attending. And you may find it easier to say no when you are not sure why you were invited in the first place.
3. Let people down easy. There is no need to be mean about saying no, just state that you cannot attend an event because you have something else planned. They do not need to know that the other items you have planned may be vegging in front of the television and watching Christmas movies.
4. Do what makes you happy! You should never sacrifice your happiness to ensure that everyone around you is happy.
5. If hosting a gathering is something you have done in the past and simply hate, then pass on the torch to someone else. If hosting sends your blood pressure spiking and makes your nerves shot, then letting this go may be all you need to do to feel happier this Christmas season.
6. Take your time with decorating and simply enjoy the act of decorating. Don’t feel as though you have to compete with anyone — as doing so can add a lot of stress to someone.
   Overall, remember to enjoy the holidays, and if this means saying no, then practice saying no!