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I Have Failed To Write in December

It’s the most busy time of the year

Jack Skellington in his Christmas outfit. Photo courtesy of Elin Melaas.

Expectations and time

December comes with high expectations and never-ending to-do lists. Kids, cleaning, decorating, Christmas presents, working, tidying, baking, and so on. The countless preparations. Most of my chores are enjoyable. It’s just too much to do compared to the available hours.

I can’t find time for myself. Time to write, relax, drink wine, read, and watch a Christmas love movie.

“I can’t give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time.” ― Herbert Bayard Swope

Prioritizing

Should I prioritize differently? Can I work less, do less? Who am I doing this for?

I suspect I am making precisely the mistake in the quote above, trying to please everybody all the time.

At the moment, I have no answer. I have to think about this over the Christmas holidays. It’s a big question, and I know I need some time to find clarity.

I guess you can see where I’m going with this?

Yes, I have to write myself a meaningful new year's resolution.

Do you feel inspired to write new years resolutions? Join Winston and his prompt in Coffee Times.

Participate in Trista Signe Ainsworth’s pleasurable prompt “What lights you up? What do you love doing? What are your favorite holiday gifts to create?” in Thank You Notes.

Do you enjoy reading inspirational stories? If you’re not a Medium member yet, I’ll be very happy if you sign up via my referral link. It’s $5 a month, giving you unlimited access to all stories on Medium. I’ll get a small commission at no additional cost for you.

Writing
Christmas
Self Improvement
Inspiration
Reflections
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