If you can, treat yourself. Run a bath, pop on a facemask and load a few movies or tv shows you love. If it's economically feesible, why not book in for a night at a lovely hotel? I did it a couple of years back and had a Christmas Day massage which was heavenly.I'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
First of all treat and pamper yourself like royalty you deserve it, indulge in things you love, they don’t have to be expensive. Home made snacks, or bought ones set out on your favourite plates/bowls, chocolates, a nice bottle of your favourite drink, it doesn’t have to be alcoholic. If you have any hobbies….cooking, painting, mixed media, up cycling, sewing etc set yourself a little project to keep yourself busy, or maybe take up a hobby if you haven’t one. Have some lovely fragrances in the background from a candle, or aromatherapy oils. Put on some joyful music, or a podcast, or even something to sink your mind into on TV, or perhaps a book. And take yourself out for a wander if you’re able, I love seeing the beautiful decorations in other peoples homes as I walk around my village.I'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
i try and think about it as what they'd use throughout the day, even if you're giving on xmas eve they'll have chance to use it in groundhog weekWhat would you guys put in a useful xmas Eve box
make yourself an xmas eve box! no rush to enjoy it all and include some little craft activitiesI'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
Omg, this is my dream! Have a lie in, get your favourite takeaway and watch trash TV or favourite movies. I would also read and eat a load of junkI'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
Come on here and have a chat with us I'm sure some of us will be online.I'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
Which one did you get?After all this talk of treating yourself to a Christmas present, the other day I bought myself an Emma Bridgewater mug. I mean why not it's Christmas in July after all!
The Cotswolds one.Which one did you get?
I love their floral ones.
No point in going if you're not going to enjoy it, just tell them you won't be able to attendI’m after some advice, my work have organised and booked the Christmas venue already for this year, but rather unfortunately for me it’s at the same place I got married(I am now divorced) which doesn’t bring back positive memories my question is should I go regardless or avoid? My feeling is that it will only bring me unwanted thoughts/feelings as our split wasn’t my decision
Thankyou for replying it’s a real shame as I do love my team and I did mention to a couple of colleagues that I may not go and the reason I don’t want people to think I am being silly it would just bring back bad memoriesNo point in going if you're not going to enjoy it, just tell them you won't be able to attend
It depends if you want to change the narrative. You may make some great new memories there, but you may also get overwhelmed and have a terrible evening. Maybe see nearer the time.I’m after some advice, my work have organised and booked the Christmas venue already for this year, but rather unfortunately for me it’s at the same place I got married(I am now divorced) which doesn’t bring back positive memories my question is should I go regardless or avoid? My feeling is that it will only bring me unwanted thoughts/feelings as our split wasn’t my decision
Thank you gonna give it a miss! And no I wouldn’t enjoy it at allDon't go if you know it's not a place of happiness and being with work won't be much of a help, I wouldn't say.
Also, I meant bread sauce, not white previously. I've had to run the Christmas Eve gauntlet for my mother's partner who won't have turkey without it. He's in his 70s and still acts this way
Go for an hour like you said you have a great team. Have an excuse at the ready if it doesn't feel right, have somewhere to go afterwards. Like a friend who doesn't mind a "might pop by I might not, I'll bring a bottle". If you enjoy yourself you can stay and your not missing out on something you didn't need to after all.I’m after some advice, my work have organised and booked the Christmas venue already for this year, but rather unfortunately for me it’s at the same place I got married(I am now divorced) which doesn’t bring back positive memories my question is should I go regardless or avoid? My feeling is that it will only bring me unwanted thoughts/feelings as our split wasn’t my decision
I’m the same if I know I won’t enjoy it then I’m not goingThank you gonna give it a miss! And no I wouldn’t enjoy it at all
Sorry I hadn't seen this post when I replied. Hope you're wellThank you gonna give it a miss! And no I wouldn’t enjoy it at all
My best xmas for the last few years was Xmas 2020. Home alone, had a xmas dinner delivery (some places near me still do it so check the carveries out - why cook!). Stayed in xmas PJs all day, watching crap xmas films, having a beverage (usually have to drive somewhere so can't) or 12. Could open presents and pull faces at the questionable items without fear of offending. I am a xmas nut and very, very used to solo lifeI'm spending Xmas eve and morning alone, so any tips to make it less miserable would be appreciated please
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