Takeaways:

1. Christmas can be tough for many folks, and it’s okay to feel that way.
2. A lot of people feel pressured to be happy during the holidays, which is tough.
3. Turning Christmas into a performance can make us feel even worse about ourselves.
4. It's important to do what feels right for you during the holiday season.
5. Remember to give yourself some grace; you’re not alone in this struggle.
6. Merry Christmas from me to you, and take care of yourself this season.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. jamesabrown.net

This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net Christmas is always difficult for me, and I used to think it was because of how I grew up.

Now I don't know anymore.

And honestly, it doesn't really matter because the why doesn't fix the what 6 in 10Americans feel like me, they'll feel sadness or loneliness this holiday season, and 2/3 of them say the pressure to be happy is part of the problem.

I feel them there because we've turned Christmas into a performance, and when you can't perform, you'll feel like something's wrong with you instead of something being hard for you.

Whatever you do this holiday season, I hope you do what's right for you and wherever you are.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and give yourself some grace.

On that note, I'm James A.

Brown, and as always, be well.