Politically correct? No way...

When the year ends, it is to be oneself, not to fulfill other people's expectations.

Christmas and the New Year is not a competition of who has the best decoration, the most elaborate dinner or the most “beehive cover post” photos. It is a space to be, not to appear.

The real truth is that every year we try to fit into a mold. Smile for the photo, have dinner with the family that makes you feel uncomfortable, pretend that everything is fine. Result? You end up exhausted and disconnected from what really matters: yourself.

Being yourself at Christmas is not easy. It takes courage to say “I want this” and ”I don't want this". Saying NO to what does not represent you is an act of self-love, even if it is not always well received.

Redefining the celebrations in the month of December, such as: Christmas and new year, does not mean breaking with traditions. It means adapting them to your truth. If you want to celebrate in your pajamas by watching a movie instead of going to a party, do it! You don't need anyone's permission to choose what works for you.

I reflect on it and act only according to my emotional need, not according to the social script.

Fulfilling other people's expectations only takes me away from myself, from what I am. What would I really like? Definitely the answer is simple to be with people I love and not alone, at least this year that ends this is good for me.

I listen to my emotions.

If something makes me uncomfortable or causes me stress, it's not a whim; it's a sign that something needs attention. I don't ignore how I feel to look good with others and if it hurts me I just put distance.

These times for my life have not been and are not perfect, Christmas and new year is not politically correct and does not need to be. It's a time to reconnect with myself and what really matters in my life.

I can't stand the desperation of people at this time hahaha and in January... emotionally broke and incidentally without money because they spent it all on celebrating Christmas and New Year. We can give it a special meaning by celebrating the birth of ourselves.

I think the most sensible thing is to live as one wants and for everyone to live as they see fit. We cannot repair the past, but we can form a better future, especially if we decide to be born again, and love ourselves a little better, to love a little better too.

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Part of the hallacas, traditional Venezuelan food that we ate as a family this Christmas and New year.

So these dates are the perfect excuse, renewable and annual.

I am convinced that those who are grateful do better in life, so thank you, thank you very much. Have you ever felt pressured at Christmas or New Year? Leave me your experience in the comments.

Phew...! looks like it went well. Happy New year 2025.

Janitze 🌹