the coping advent calendar

i'm not sure if this is going to work,

but..

every day from now until christmas eve, we post 1 positive tip to help us cope in the holidays- and by the tine christmas day comes, we have a list we can work from.. and hopefully manage
(anyone can post their daily tip)
my tip of the day is:

remember this forum is here, and can be accessed anytime

When shopping I like to indulge my little self. Today, I found a Cabbage Patch Kid in an antique store. I Totally bought it, and that part of me felt so happy. I always wanted one, and I have been sad I threw away my old childhood doll. This one is better though, cause it's all happy, and there is no bad at all.

and why not

if it makes you happy

(and you just gave me a great question to ask in the questions thread)

Rub lotion into your hands and feet like a mom would put lotion on a baby.

oooo and that smells good too!.

especially lavender.

know your limits

if you can't hhandle something at that moment, it's okay. put it on hold

schedule in enough time for sleep

don't think you have to work to impress others

as long as you feel you've done a good job, that's what matters