It’s almost the 25th. I have not done any shopping yet. None. Not even online. I’ve never been so unprepared before! But even though I may not have any presents wrapped under the tree, I don’t feel any stress. I haven’t let myself get too caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, baking, decorating, and attending parties. I did not intend to be Scrooge or anything, but the shopping part just hasn’t happened. Neither has putting out the decorations - the ones that I usually forget to put all away at the same time, and I find a random stray reindeer figure on a bookshelf in Late January. Not this year! I’ve made different choices for my mental well-being; it’s helped free up time for me to feel connected to my partner and my kids.