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Originally Posted by Samicat
This is a big deal that you no longer have that millstone around your neck. I think there are lots of nice treats that one can give oneself around the holidays, like
- putting up lights and decorations
- taking hot bubble bath and putting on a plushy robe afterwards
- fleece throws and blankets
- buying a portable heater - so soothing - I have one blowing at me right now and both my cats have joined me on the sofa to enjoy the warmth. - Making hot chocolate with mint or cinnamon, and a splash of Bailey's if desired. Even coffee or tea with Bailey's is so good. I always pick up a big bottle to flavour hot drinks.
- doing some seasonal baking for oneself. I put most of the dough into small freezer bags of 1-2 cookie amounts to stop myself overeating it. Just thaw one bag at a time and bake 1-2 cookies to enjoy after dinner.
- other seasonal foods like stollen, pumpkin pie, turkey dinners, mince tarts
- cooking comfort foods like savoury soups, mac and cheese with curry and cauliflower, and tuna casserole.
- seasonal scented incense. I like cinnamon and bayberry
- advent calendars with daily treats. Can be edible, makeup, socks, and so on.
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Thank you for these suggestions.
Normally I think I would do at least some of these things for myself, but right now, I am not feeling festive.
I am struggling at work and it's effecting me in my down time. I am really down on myself because of issues happening at work. I feel like burying myself under a blanket, hiding and never going back to work again.
Maybe come Dec I will feel a little more festive, but not now. I do like and appreciate the suggestions though. I cannot take a hot bath though. Not in my tub. That's one thing I cannot do.
But you're right - at least I don't have that noose around my neck anymore, and at least, I don't have to deal with fighting during the holidays. I can find my own peace.. so that's good at least.