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Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember26 Nov 2019, 1:55 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

For our final online event of the year @Former-Member as well as the LE and Carer communities, will be discussing one of the most common challenges throughout the holiday period!

Expectations

We will be strategising some different approaches to this time of year including realistic expectation setting, maintaining perspective and executing on self-care.
Look forwarding to seeing you all there

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:08 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

yes so now we spend it with one mum in the morning and one mum in the afternoon @Former-Member

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frogSenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Hi all, just caught up on the discussion so far.

I saw this today. This is the year that I go one better than saying no presents, and actually do it.

https://someoneinsydney.com/updates/this-christmas-give-us-something-good

I crave simplicity, particularly at this time of year

Hey @Adge I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time. It's good to see you here.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Shaz51Senior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:10 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

What are some ways that we can minimise the pressure we put on ourselves during the holiday period?

@Former-Member, I asked my husband this question just now and he said " Medication "

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frogSenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:12 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

G'day @Shaz51 @Former-Member and all comers

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AdgeSenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:12 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

My local Council (a very large council) does run a Community Christmas lunch - which has only 200 people attending, instead of 2000.

The catch is that they have moved it to 30 Km away from me, so it's a 30 Km drive to get there.

The others are also that far away.

Adge

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cutiepiekittySenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:13 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

If only we could have some switch to turn off the expectations that we put on ourselves as well as those others put on us. I keep thinking that I have to be strong and cope and be able to get through things without "disappearing" or panicing

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BlueBaySenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:15 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

I'm spending Christmas with my children and granddaughter. My parents refuse to come over 😢

my expectations are high

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Unknown userMember10 Dec 2019, 8:20 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Ignoring other people's expectations ... adding some humour helps.

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AdgeSenior Contributor10 Dec 2019, 8:20 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

What are some ways that we can minimise the pressure we put on ourselves during the holiday period?

By reminding ourselves that we cannot please everyone around us @Former-Member Or make them all happy.

Even though I would want everyone to be happy with my efforts (& contribution) - that cannot always happen.

Adge

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Unknown userMember10 Dec 2019, 8:22 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing expectations during The Holidays // Tues 10th Dec, 7pm AEDT

Gosh that campaign is incredible @frog

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