Okay, people! Clearly you are in need of some advice from McKinney's premiere mom/counselor. Come, sit down a minute. You've been stressed. You're road raging. You're snarling at sales representatives. I'm sorry to say it, but you look miserable. McKinney Momma to the rescue! Luckily, I am always ready with the advice.
Decide now you're going to enjoy yourself, dammit. Make a conscious decision to put your eyes on the positive and overlook the faults of others. Where you put those peepers magnifies. Side note: use of terms like "peepers" makes me seem 120 years old. 23 skiddoo!
Use your senses to really put yourself in the moment when the good is happening...smell it, taste it, touch it, hear it! Christmas is a time for wonderful sights, smells, and sensations. The more you stay in the moment, the more joy can register in your brain.
Make an exercise of finding the reason to be grateful in any moment. For example, sure you're stuck in traffic, but are you with screaming kids? Hey, a reason to be happy. You're probably in a climate controlled car with your choice of audio, too, so not too shabby. Guy in front of you has 20 items instead of less? Focus on how lucky you are to pick out food at the grocery store and take it home. Your address does not include the word "Darfur" in it. You're blessed. Consciously reflect on that fact.
Nourish your body with breath,movement and mostly plants to eat. Get enough rest. It's a choice.
Giving to people really does light up the brain in a bio-chemical way. Look into giving a damn.
Play! It's Christmas! Make a cookie, sing a carol (I like "Nuttin for Christmas" right now), wrap a gift, pay it forward with a random act of kindness. Watch the Charlie Brown special in footie pajamas.
Now, I hope to see y'all out in a much better humor. You're welcome.
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23 skidoo!
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