Do the "Holidays" Stress You Out?

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:37:42 -0500

Although some of you may enjoy a frenzied pace in December, I’m guessing most of you would like to have some nights by the fireplace, sipping hot apple cider and reading “The Gift of the Magi” to your family. How can we obtain the unrealistic dream of a sane holiday season for our families? Comments please.

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Dec 26 at 2016 6:40 AM

TSgt Joe C. — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:40:05 -0500

Normally they don't stress me out all that much. This year was different as I am away from family. I keep in touch usually almost daily, so that helps. Watching Christmas movies helps as well SP5 Mark Kuzinski

Response by Alan K. made Dec 26 at 2016 6:51 AM

Alan K. — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:51:30 -0500

The day after Thanksgiving I turn into an Elf and it is game on in the shop..........Creating, usually right up to Christmas Eve. As a mater of fact I was wrapping gifts til late with my son out there this year Christmas Eve

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Dec 26 at 2016 7:42 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 07:42:37 -0500

SP5 Mark Kuzinski Nope, it's all over! Working for the New Year!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Dec 26 at 2016 10:10 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:10:54 -0500

The children are grown and it's their turn to make the holidays for me

Response by Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM made Dec 26 at 2016 11:19 AM

Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 11:19:39 -0500

Holidays are stressful for everyone at some level. I had one of the most magical christmas' this year. I received a lovely bouquet of flowers from a Veteran, I made it a layed back day for the kids and the best was when my son's girlfriend said at dinner, "Wow, I never knew how peaceful Christmas could be, this is wonderful." So to answer your question Mark, It is all up to you to show them the way.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 26 at 2016 2:05 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:05:04 -0500

I just relax and go with the flow. If you are stressed out your expectations are unrealistic.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 26 at 2016 3:01 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 15:01:40 -0500

Holy Days do not stress me out SP5 Mark Kuzinski although I do make sure I avoid the shopping malls and roads near them during the week before Christmas.