Settling into the chaos of the holidays has brought on anxiety about not being able to complete everything I need to do. The pressure we put on ourselves is incredible. I have been trying to keep myself calm and found that retreating to my studio if only for an hour has given me the peace I need to get through the list of "have to do's of the holidays". I tell myself every year that I won't put myself through that again but here I sit yet another year trying to be the "wonder woman of Christmas Chaos. " My retreats to the studio have become more frequent as we approach the big event, however in doing so, I have taken my art to another level.
We are all guilty of putting more on our plate than we actually have time for. We sacrifice those things that we enjoy, in order to put those overloaded plate items to the forefront.
I have so much to be thankful for and my gift of creating art is one that has given me such joy. Last year, I told myself that I would not make any new years resolutions but that my goals would be reasonable and a guide for things to accomplish. Because I am trying to establish myself as an artist, my goals have been centered around art. This year I feel was very successful personally and professionally. All of my goals are measured in small steps that I need to make in order to complete the big goal. Like anything in life we tend to measure our success by how quickly we get to the top of that list however, I have learned that it isn't about how quickly we get there but the journey along the way.
Take time to enjoy the season and conquer your list one step at a time. Do what you can but don't forget to enjoy the season and what it means. Take time for yourself so that you have a fond memory of the holiday. Leave the frustration behind.