#HandlewithCare 𝘔𝘶𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘵 362 𝘰𝘧 365 📖 ☕️
Coffee with Daddy-o, before J&I make the trek back to Ktown after a super Christmas weekend with our famjam.
My sister Katie & her family have headed out. The treats and snacks and leftovers have been divvied up. The wrapping paper has been recycled. All the movies watched. Games played. And now, the holidays are officially coming to a close.
Back to work for J tomorrow. Writers never stop writing ✍️, so I've been working in and around the season. The two of us will get home and unpack and soak up my favourite day with Stranger Things. Plus, gearing up for our big skating ⛸️ bonfire party next month!
Today, I read: ❝𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.❞
How easy it is to be swept away in sadness, or negativity. Looking ahead to the next month when the tree is taken down and the holiday lights go dark.
Maybe. Maybe leave the lights on a little longer. Even if it's just in your mind. ❤️
- c xx ✨️
After the holiday hustle and bustle calms, I find it so important to pause and cherish the simple moments that linger on—like enjoying a warm cup of coffee while reminiscing about family gatherings. The transition from festive celebrations back to everyday life can sometimes feel bittersweet, but it’s also a perfect time to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness. I’ve learned that deliberately holding onto the ‘holiday lights’—both literally and metaphorically—can help ease the shift. Leaving decorations up a bit longer or visualizing that glow in your mind can brighten those upcoming dull days when winter feels especially cold and long. It’s more than just about decorations; it’s a mindset shift to keep your spirit illuminated. Also, embracing new traditions such as planning social activities, like a skating bonfire party, creates anticipation and joy beyond the holiday season. These moments of connection and creativity keep us grounded and motivated. For writers and creatives, balancing work with seasonal downtime can be challenging but rewarding. Whether inspired by binge-watching favorite series or engaging with loved ones, small rituals foster productivity and well-being. Above all, filling your mind with beautiful thoughts—as the post thoughtfully quotes—encourages personal growth and resilience. Letting go of negativity and focusing on positive memories and aspirations can help us all navigate life's ups and downs with more grace and hope.
